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Geneva students honored for local service; Key Club wins state award and raises $5,400 for clean‑water charity
Summary
Elementary and high‑school students from Geneva CUSD 304 were recognized with Viking Leader awards for community service that included more than 450 “hope” bracelets for a school in Minnesota, winter‑gear and soap drives, visits to an elder residence, and a $5,400 fundraising total for the Thirst Project earned by Geneva High School Key Club at the state convention.
The Geneva CUSD 304 board on Monday recognized elementary and high‑school students for service projects that district leaders said reflect the district’s values.
Students from Fabian Elementary’s student council described several community efforts, including making more than 450 “hope” bracelets distributed to students and staff at Annunciation School following a local tragedy; a winter‑gear drive that collected 84 gloves, 4 scarves and 45 hats for Radical Love (a Geneva nonprofit); and a soap drive that gathered about 175 items for Shepherd’s Heart Pantry at Chapel Street Church. Student council presenters also recounted visiting Greenfields, singing carols and delivering handmade tie blankets to a local animal shelter.
Meg O’Donnell and other teacher leaders and the Fabian PTO were credited with supporting the projects. Heather Kazura, co‑chair of the Fabian PTO community‑outreach committee, said the collaboration gives students chances to “make an impact” beyond the school.
At Geneva High School, Key Club members won the Key Club major‑emphasis award at the state convention and were recognized for fundraising $5,400 for the Thirst Project, an international clean‑water initiative. The board singled out students who earned individual awards and acknowledged Emma Cole, the student activities director and student‑council sponsor, for her role in the work.
Board members praised the students’ civic engagement and service work. The ceremony concluded with photos and brief congratulatory remarks from district leaders; no board action was required.
The recognition appeared near the start of the meeting and preceded presentations on transportation and staffing.
