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Merryhill Elementary School in San Jose Students Hold Walk-a-Thon
Students walked laps around their school and raised more than $4,000 for organizations that help local children, families and more
Students at Merryhill Elementary School in San Jose recently held a walk-a-thon and raised more than $4,000 to support a variety of charities, including organizations that benefit local children and families in need. Students collaborated with the school’s PTA to organize the event, and each classroom selected an organization to walk in support of, which included Second Harvest Food Bank, Family Supportive Housing, Boys and Girls Club of Silicon Valley, and organizations that benefit the environment and animals. Students earned donations for each lap completed and created large checks to present their donations to the organizations. Through this initiative, students learned the importance of helping children in need and supporting local charities.
About Merryhill Elementary School
Merryhill Elementary School in San Jose, Calif., is part of Nobel Learning Communities, Inc., a national network of 200 private schools, including preschools, elementary, middle and high schools in 19 states across the nation. Merryhill Schools provide high quality private education, with a challenging and well-rounded curriculum, caring and skilled teachers and attention to individual learning styles. Many also offer before and after school care and summer camp. For more information on Merryhill School, or to find a school near you, please visit www.MerryhillSchool.com.
