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Nicole Noonan
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COMBINED LOCKS WI 54113
Marketing & Community Coordinator
(920) 788-7900
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www.kimberly.k12.wi.us
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Students at Janssen Elementary School Put Their Best Foot
Forward By Collecting 305 Pairs of Shoes for Those in Need
Kimberly, Wis. – May 9, 2017 – The Student Council at
Janssen Elementary School in the Kimberly Area School
District recently ran a shoe drive week. Students were
encouraged to donate unwanted comfortable shoes that
will be distributed to people in need, both locally and
abroad. This is a great example of student's living the
Kimberly Area School District’s Community Value of
Kindness by being compassionate toward others. As the
The 305 pairs of donated collected by Janssen
Elementary School ready to be picked up. Pictured
left to right: Hannah Manowski, Lauren Janssen,
Jerry Cops (volunteer), Tate Pieper, Brianna
Gruber, Vivian Alft, Simon Kairu and Cindy Duan.
Student Council
members boxed p the collected
shoes, they counted them up for a
grand total of 305 pairs. What a
great "step" in the right direction for
Brianna Gruber and Lauren
Janssen, both students at Janssen
Elementary School, packaging
donated shoes.
helping our community and beyond.
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Janssen Elementary School
students Greta Melzl and Audrey
Eickman organizing donated shoes.
About the Kimberly Area School District
The Kimberly Area School District is a progressive public school district committed to providing the best
possible education available to students. Its responsibility is to help lead the way in developing well-rounded
students and future citizens. The District wants every student to be given the opportunity to reach their potential
through academics, the arts and co-curricular activities. It encompasses approximately 17 square miles and
serves over 5,000 students in one 4K center, four elementary schools (5K-4), two intermediate schools (5-6),
one middle school (7-8) and one high school (9-12). To learn more about the Kimberly Area School District,
call (920)788-7900 or visit www.kimberly.k12.wi.us.
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