Students spread holiday cheer

MISD students organized and participated in dozens of service projects this fall. Every MISD school partners with groups like Manna House each November and December to raise money, collect food and adopt Angel Tree recipients in support of the local non-profits efforts to take care of families in our MISD community. 

Here are just a few more examples of how our students are learning the impact they can make in the world through service to others.

WGMS girls athletics
This year, the Walnut Grove girls athletic program adopted an Angel Tree family for Christmas. The students did a tremendous job of donating gifts, gift cards and items to benefit the Angel Tree family. The girls coaches are very proud of them and the way they poured out their hearts to this family, demonstrating that the truly understand that it is better to give than receive.

DMS girls basketball
Instead of Secret Santa for themselves, the Dieterich Middle School girls basketball teams went shopping for two angel tree recipients. Thanks to the $600 the team collected and donated to benefit those in need, they got everything on the list, including some extras.

FSMS girls athletics
The Frank Seale Middle School Lady Cubs delivered Christmas Cactus and Holiday Cards to residents at a local continuing care retirement community to spread some Christmas Cheer.

MHS baseball service project hits record high bike donation
Inspiring Excellence in Service! We are #MISDProud of Panther Baseball for the exceptional efforts of the annual community service project Bikes 4 Tikes program. These student-athletes collected 96 bikes from local families and businesses to benefit children in the Midlothian community this holiday season.

DI students lead service project
The La Rue Miller Elementary Destination Imagination Team of 4th graders, Team Action Interaction, organized a community service project benefiting the Midtowne Assisted Living Center and Midtowne Meadows Health and Rehab. Students collected toiletry items, games, puzzles and crosswords.