Winter Gear Drive & Market

Winter is here, and every student should be able to get to school and out to recess warm. From Tuesday, December 1 through Friday, January 15, we’re collecting new and gently used winter gear for any student who needs it.

What we need

• Winter coats (youth and adult sizes)
• Waterproof boots
• Gloves, mittens, hats, and scarves
• Warm socks (new only, please)

How you can help

1. Donate gear. Drop items at the front office any school day from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please make sure everything is clean and in good condition.
2. Volunteer at Sorting Day. Saturday, December 19, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. in the cafeteria. We need about 20 volunteers to sort, size, and bag donations. Students can earn service hours.
3. Give a financial gift. Gifts of $5, $10, or $25 help us buy new boots and socks in the sizes we can’t fill through donations. Every dollar goes to gear.
4. Need gear for your student? Please ask. Fill out our short, confidential request form by Friday, January 8. Only our counselor and office manager will see it, and gear will be sent home discreetly in your student’s backpack. 

Winter Gear Market
Saturday, January 9, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Mertz Middle gym. Any family is welcome to stop by and take what they need, no form required.

A quick weather reminder: Students go outside for recess when the wind chill is 20°F or above. Below that, recess moves indoors. Please make sure your student has a coat, hat, and gloves every day. Snow day and delay announcements will go out through ParentSquare by 6:00 a.m.