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Pike events: 1,400 backpacks distributed and $65,740 in donor support announced
Summary
District staff reported recent back-to-school partnerships and donations: a YMCA event distributed roughly 1,400 backpacks of supplies; Indianapolis Colts Foundation and American Family Insurance pledged roughly $65,740 in uniforms, supplies and meals; the Pike Township Educational Foundation gave robotics grants.
District staff highlighted recent community partnerships and donations at the July 23 board meeting as part of a "spotlight" report on summer activities.
Miss Dorsey told board members the YMCA back-to-school fest — held in partnership with OrthoIndy Foundation and Pike alumni Mike Jarrell — distributed approximately 1,400 backpacks filled with school supplies. She said the district and local partners moved the event indoors because of rain but still reached many families.
Dorsey said the Indianapolis Colts Foundation and American Family Insurance selected Central Elementary School for a uniform distribution, contributing uniforms, hats, hygiene kits, school supplies and pizza with an estimated value of $65,740. She also named the Pike Township Educational Foundation as giving $4,225 to the Pike High robotics team and a $500 donation to the new Augusta North robotics team.
Staff framed the donations as part of ongoing community engagement and said details and event dates will be posted on the district website and shared through school communication channels.
