Alton’s “Project Backpack,” now an annual event, is now in full swing.
The Alton Central School PTSA, along with the generous help of the folks from the Gilman Library and the Profile Bank, is asking for the community’s help in gathering new backpacks and school supplies to help families and students in Alton struggling with the burden of “back to school” expenses. Supply lists are on the “Learning Tree” at the library and the drop off bin is, once again, at the Profile Bank. It is requested that all donations be dropped off at the Profile Bank by Aug. 27th.
While the school is supplying more to the students this year, the kids will still need large backpacks (for the older kids), pencil cases and 1 ½” or 2” three-ring binders. They will also need some type of lunch tote, and water bottles.
If you are not a shopper, please consider a donation to ACS PTSA c/o Project Backpack, PO Box 910. Alton, NH 03809.
Organizers offer a heartfelt thanks, in advance, to those of you who will contribute to “Project Backpack.” Everyone remembers those first days of school and how exciting it was to have new pencils and notebooks. Donations to the annual drive mean so much to the parents and students who are feeling the stress of the current economy.
Any questions please call Kelly Sullivan at 875-2725. To set up an appointment for your child to “shop” for some back to school supplies at the school, please call Kristine Simone at 875-7500
