“Nickels 4 Neighbors” money delivered to South Carolina school districts
n What was the fundraising goal?
Each school was challenged to collect $200, which is
equivalent of 4,000 nickels.
n How much money was raised?
Gaston County Schools collected $25,184.55, which is the
equivalent of 503,691 nickels.
n Who got the money?
The funds were distributed to four school districts in
South Carolina: Clarendon School District One in Summerton,
Clarendon School District Two in Manning, Clarendon School
District Three in Turbeville, and Williamsburg County School
District in Kingstree. The four districts have approximately
9,500 students.
n Where are Clarendon and Williamsburg counties?
Clarendon County is located south of Florence – Interstate
95 runs through Clarendon County. Williamsburg County is
located to the east of Clarendon County.
G
aston County Schools’ successful “Nickels 4 Neighbors”
campaign culminated Thursday, November 19 with the
delivery of $25,000 to the Clarendon and Williamsburg school districts
in South Carolina.
Gaston County Board of Education chairman Kenneth R. Lutz, Jr.
and Superintendent of Schools W. Jeffrey Booker presented the funds
to representatives of the three school districts in Clarendon County
and the Williamsburg County district.
Rebecca Huffstetler, principal of Southwest Middle School and
chairperson of the Principals Leadership Team; Todd Hagans,
chief communications officer; and LaTonya Burgess, school social
worker at Pleasant Ridge Elementary, also participated in the check
presentation ceremony held at the Clarendon School District One’s
administrative office in Summerton.
Each Clarendon district received $5,000 and the Williamsburg
district received $10,000 to help children and families affected by the
devastating flood.
“Our ‘Nickels 4 Neighbors’ campaign has been a significant
project for Gaston County Schools,” stated Superintendent of Schools
W. Jeffrey Booker. “Not only were we able to help schoolchildren
and their families in South Carolina, but we were able to teach our
students about the importance of compassion and kindness and
helping people in need.”
On Wednesday, October 14, just weeks after heavy rain caused
widespread flooding across South Carolina, Gaston County Schools
conducted a district-wide campaign that challenged each school to
collect $200, or 4,000 nickels. The district more than doubled its
fundraising goal.
The “Nickels 4 Neighbors” check presentation ceremony was
videotaped and shown on Channel 21 the week of December 14.
More about our “Nickels 4 Neighbors” campaign
n When was the fundraiser?
The “Nickels 4 Neighbors” campaign was conducted on
Wednesday, October 14 with all 55 schools and central office
departments collecting money.
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n How much did each school district get?
The three Clarendon County districts received $5,000
each. The Williamburg County district received $10,000.
n Who organized the “Nickels 4 Neighbors” fundraiser?
The Principals Leadership Team worked with the Communications
Department and each school to conduct the fundraiser.
n How were Clarendon and Williamsburg counties
selected?
The South Carolina School Boards Association provided guidance
about areas har