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Dorchester 02 recognizes schools, students and community partners for wellness and fundraising
Summary
The board celebrated multiple schools for Capturing Kids' Hearts honors and the American Heart Association recognized district fundraising success; Reeves Elementary led district fundraising and student Jacob Bodner was singled out for individual fundraising.
The Dorchester School District 2 board on Oct. 28 recognized multiple schools and community partners for student wellbeing and fundraising.
During the district highlights segment, trustees applauded Oakbrook Elementary, Windsor Hills Arts-Infused Elementary, Knightsville Elementary, Fort Dorchester Elementary and others for honors in the Capturing Kids' Hearts program. Presenters invited school representatives to the podium to accept recognition.
The board also heard from partners on school-based wellness and student fundraising. Lindsay O'Neal, program coordinator at the MUSC Boeing Center for Children's Wellness, said the district had 100% participation in the Center's school wellness initiative and that the district received a combined set of wellness awards to be reinvested in schools. Rachel Stanley, school engagement director for the American Heart Association, said the district ranked fourth in the state and raised more than $81,000 for the AHA in its Kids Heart Challenge program. She highlighted top fundraisers, noting Reeves Elementary raised over $110,000 and that Knightsville and Fort Dorchester were among top district fundraisers.
The board also recognized Jacob Bodner of Flowertown Elementary for raising about $2,200 for the American Heart Association. Rachel Stanley said the AHA was coordinating with district staff to provide CPR kits and mannequins to each district high school for hands-on student training.
No board action was required for the recognitions; the segment concluded with applause and photos.
