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Many schools in the Hazelwood School District have come up with a variety of ways to lend a helping hand to the people of Haiti. All proceeds will go to the American Red Cross except where indicated.

Arrowpoint Elementary School – “Let’s Link Together to Help Haiti.” Students purchased a link in a paper chain through for 25 cents  on Jan. 22 and wrote messages to those in need.

Barrington Elementary School – Student council  collected change through Jan. 29 for Kids Against Hunger, an affiliate organization of the House of Hope, an all-girls orphanage in Haiti.

Hazelwood Central Middle School – Students  donated $2 for a non-uniform day on Jan. 29 and students are also encouraged to write messages of expression that will be shared with the rest of the school. In February, Hearts for Haiti will continue with grade-level competitions. Planning for that is underway.

Hazelwood Northwest Middle School – Since August 2009, the school’s chapter of the National Junior Honor Society has supported Meds & Food for Kids, a St. Louis-based organization working to cure childhood malnutrition in Haiti. Next month, a $400 donation will be sent, with additional donations occurring during the rest of the school year

Hazelwood West High School – “Hazelwood West Helps Haiti” – students are selling ribbons in the school commons, a fundraising competition among first hour classes is in progress, the school’s volleyball team will donate profits from a night of its concession sales and T-shirts with a special design will be sold starting next week.

Hazelwood West Middle School – “Helping Hands for Haiti.” Students collected money during lunch periods last week and they may also donate shoes to Soles 4 Souls by calling (774) 200-3381

Jana Elementary School – “Helping Hands.” Students were encouraged to donate $1 to purchase Helping Hands through Jan 26. Students  decorated construction paper hands and put them on display in the school’s main hall. No limit to how many hands students may buy. Classroom that collects the most money will participate in a student versus staff activity later.

Lawson Elementary School – “Change for Haiti.” Students collected pennies and other coins throughout January and money is funneled into a large water bottle to represent the need for fresh water in Haiti. Proceeds will go to the American Red Cross Relief Fund.

McCurdy Elementary School – Students collected  first aid and personal hygiene items for an all-girls orphanage in Haiti – House of Hope – through Jan. 22.

McNair Elementary School – Between Jan. 25 and 27, the Student Council sold  “Smencils” before school for $1. The proceeds will go to Service International.

Russell Elementary School – “Paws for Haiti.” Through Jan. 29, students who donate $1, $5 or $10 will receive a paw, colored red, silver or gold. Student Council members will also greet classmates in the mornings as bell ringers and anyone who donates, regardless of the amount, receive a thank-you treat.

Townsend Elementary School – “Helping Hands for Haiti.” Students who donate from January 25 through January 29 will receive a special ribbon to wear on Friday, Jan. 29 as well as receive a non-uniform day. Townsend staff members can donate $2 to dress down as well.

Walker Elementary School – Student Council collected cash donations since Jan. 19. As of January 20, students donated $227.

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