Oshkosh Area School District to hold '24 hours of giving' to support teachers, students
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WFRV) – Officials with the Oshkosh Area School District say they will be participating in the Nationwide Give-Education Day Campaign by holding a '24 hours of giving' event in support of its teachers, students, and staff.
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According to a release from the OASD, Give Education Day is a 24-hour online fundraising event in which the community is asked to come together on March 5 to help raise money to help support the teachers, students, and staff in the Oshkosh Area School District.
Give Education Day is our chance to come together as a community and make a real difference for our students, teachers, and schools.
Theresa Duren, OASD Education Foundation Director
The OASD Education Foundation says they are seeking a total goal of $5,000 which will be used to make the following projects a reality in the next school year:
Expand Student Learning Experiences
Opportunities such as guest speakers, and hands-on projects that enrich learning beyond the classroom.
Fund Innovative Classroom Grants
Encouraging creative, hands-on learning experiences by supporting teachers' ideas for engaging students.
Support Student Needs
Supply basic needs items such as clothing, hygiene items, and school supplies, for our most vulnerable students.
The OASD Education Foundation adds that they have already received a matching $1,000 gift from Aquire Restoration meaning that supports may have an opportunity to double their donation should they choose to participate in this special fundraising campaign.
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Officials say safe and secure donations can be made anytime from now through midnight on March 5. Those interested in making a donation can do so here.
Additional information and updates regarding the 24-hour fundraiser will continue to be made via the OASD Education Foundation's Facebook page.
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