School Notes: Langston Charter Middle School

Miracle Hill of Beans Fundraiser for Shepherd’s Gate — Langston is participating in a fundraiser to benefit Shepherd’s Gate, a Miracle Hill shelter for women and children. Cost is $10 per bag with proceeds going to support Shepherd’s Gate. Go to www.springling.org/fundraiser/shepherds-gate to order. Contact Greg Abel with any questions at 864-286-9700.   

Art for a Wish Art Show — Langston eighth grader, Meg McKinley, is coordinating a Make A Wish fundraiser to benefit Tillman, a four year old boy with a life threatening illness. The Art for a Wish Art Show will be held in the Langston gym Friday, November 30 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.  Langston students may enter artwork in the show for a $5 entry fee if turned in by the deadline of November 27. First place, second place, and Student’s Choice awards will be given and those attending the show will have a chance to bid on and win the original art pieces. Contact Meg Mckinley megamckinley@gmail.com with any questions and for complete rules for artwork entry. 

Yearbooks — Yearbooks are on sale for $45 until January 1. Order online at www.jostens.com and indicate your child’s homeroom teacher. Please direct any questions to Rachel Hamilton — rhamilton@langstoncharter.org 

Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night — Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night is Thursday, November 29 from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the Chick-Fil-A on Woodruff Road. Mention Langston when you order at the drive-thru or inside the dining room and 20% percent of the sales go back to the school. The homeroom class with the most participation wins an ice cream party.

— Submitted by Elaine Avila