Valentine projects to help fund graduation party

By Sandy Morris

Project Graduation organizers wrapped up their first fundraiser on Monday, Feb. 1 to prepare for the annual celebration following graduation. 

Order forms for Valentine’s Day Oreo Truffles have been collected, and now the seniors and their parents will get ready to roll up their sleeves and start baking.

“The seniors will help prepare them, and the truffles and other treats will be delivered to the high school and to Nancy Smith Elementary School on Friday, Feb. 12.” said class parent Tisha Wilkins

“This is our biggest fundraiser,” said Wilkins. “I think we will make over 2,000 truffles this year based on the orders we have received.”

Dip, Decorate, Donate

Seniors are encouraged to get involved and help with the fundraiser. 

Several opportunities are available to earn credit including coming to one or both dip and decorate nights, or sorting and delivering orders. 

“We really need students and parents to come and help with the dip and decorate nights,” said Wilkins. 

If students are unable to help, but still want extra credit, they can bring two packages of regular Oreo cookies and two boxes of cream cheese to The Feed Store. 

Donations of items will be accepted until Monday, Feb. 8.

Credit is given for parents/seniors attending dip night(s), delivering orders, or donating supplies.

‘To Go’ Luncheon

The senior class will also hold a ‘To Go’ lunch beginning at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 28 at The Feed Store. 

The menu will include chicken spaghetti, salad, bread stick, and dessert for a donation.

Each senior will be assigned a food item to donate before the luncheon. 

Once again, seniors can help by promoting the lunch on social media and helping deliver meals to cars. Parents can help inside by making up the to-go boxes. 

Credit will be given for bringing the assigned food item and for the student and/or parent helping with the luncheon. 

General Information

Money raised by Project Graduation is used to fund the traditional after-graduation alcohol-free and drug-free party for members of the senior class.

The 2021 Project Graduation will be held locally with The Feed Store as the hub for all events. 

Each senior is required to have a minimum of four credits from participating in various fundraisers in order to qualify for additional gifts at Project Graduation.

For additional information or questions, contact Wilkins at 325-660-7443.