"I just want to thank our students, staff, parents and community partners for making this happen," said Dr. Marquez, "Their generosity will make a big difference for our students." "I also want to thank the Gulf Coast Educators Federal Credit Union for patiently turning thousands of our pennies into dollars."
Other donations include:
- Anonymous $1000 contribution in honor of Bob Ford
- Clear Brook H.S. Student Council - $3,068.00
- Westbrook Intermediate Student Council - $2,000
- Clear Lake High School PTA - $200.00
- McWhirter 5th Grade O Ambassadors - $225.00
- Putt Putt Funhouse - $2,000.00
- Barrios Technology volunteer donation - $500.00
- Brookside Intermediate - $524.35
- Nassau Bay Police Association - $110
- Seabrook Police Association - $100
Students are still saving their extra change as the school still needs new playgrounds appropriate for students in grades 1 – 5. McWhirter Elementary has applied for a grant to become a Spark Park. The non-profit organization helps schools develop their playgrounds into community parks.
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