The legacy project helps teachers to supply classrooms

The student-run organization, the “Legacy Project,”  held its donation period for its annual supply drive from May 18 through May 29.

Envelopes in third period classes collected monetary donations, while larger boxes for supplies were located in every hallway.

The group of students involved helped raise money in order to better supply classrooms with basic supplies such as pens, paper, and glue sticks. Teachers were given lists where they could request the supplies that they needed for their classrooms.

“Teachers receive such a small budget to spend on supplies for their classrooms, and they often end up paying out of their own pockets for supplies,” said Eleanor Kaj, a student involved in organizing the project.

The project was started last year by former CVHS student Stephen Woodbury. Now, there are several clubs all helping to make the project successful.

“The main club involved in the Legacy Project for the past two years has been the Tabletop Gaming Club, but it wouldn’t have been possible without help from pretty much all the other clubs getting the word out,” said Kaj.

Many other clubs, such as the Smart Energy Club, have also stepped up to help directly with the management aspects of the organization.

“This is a way for students to give back to the teachers,” said Dr. Deborah Yager, chemistry teacher and advisor for the Smart Energy Club.

This is only the second year that the project has been collecting money. In their first year, donations reached around $800 total.

The students involved believe that there is still room for expansion of this project in the coming years. The hope is that eventually, teachers will not have to pay out of their own salaries to obtain important supplies.

“There is always room for improvement! We would like more teacher involvement with advertising and more clubs to be on board,” said Laila Birznieks, a student who is helping to lead the project.

Although there are a lot of details still in the works, the project is already helping to successfully equip more classrooms with basic necessities.

“The Legacy Project is a chance to give back to the teachers for all they do for us over the years, and every donation is appreciated,” said Kaj.