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Wawasee Community School Corporation announced that students in kindergarten through eighth grade will receive free school supplies for the upcoming school year, thanks to a grant secured through the work of the district’s administrative leadership team.
This initiative aims to relieve families of the growing financial burden that often accompanies back-to-school preparations. With economic pressures and rising costs impacting many households, Wawasee Schools saw an opportunity to ease that stress and acted on it, according to a provided news release.
“Knowing that every student will walk into school equipped with the tools they need to succeed is incredibly reassuring,” said Dr. Shelly Wilfong, assistant superintendent of Wawasee Community Schools. “We’re grateful for the collaboration that made this possible, and we hope it provides some peace of mind for our families.”
The grant funding will cover essential school supplies for all students in grades K–8. Families will only need to provide personal items such as backpacks, water bottles and gym shoes (if needed for physical education classes).
The district looks forward to welcoming students back into classrooms in just a few weeks, confident that each child will be prepared for a successful start to the school year, the release states. If any businesses, organizations or individuals would like to contribute funds to help sponsor personal items or continue for next year, or for more information, contact Emily Worrell, director of communications and marketing.
