From the classroom to the community, MISD students and staff put service into practice

In coordination with student groups and schools, Midlothian ISD collected donations at all schools and facilities during the month of December for canned goods, dry goods, pet food, gloves, hats, blankets, and new or gently used winter coats. The donations benefited area agencies serving the Midlothian ISD community including Manna House to support local families who may be facing a need. Thank you to everyone who participated.

Here's a recap of the impact of The Great MISD Giveback.

• Staff at the Administration building fulfilled the needs of 170 Angels through Manna House, benefiting MISD families and students
• Seven pet adoptions were successfully made at the Frank Seale Middle School Gallery of Good Dogs Adoption Event, this was the event's inaugural year
• Jean Coleman Elementary collected boxes of socks to support a local Midlothian Senior Living Community
• MHS student members of Faith Filled Friends (F3) and Student Council organized a toy collection at the City of Midlothian Tree Lighting event, benefiting Manna House
• Baxter Elementary "stuffed the stockings" for the Ellis County Homeless Coalition
• Longbranch Elementary donated three pallets of goods to Manna House
• Mt. Peak Elementary delivered a huge collection of thoughtful and heartfelt gifts to Manna House
• McClatchey Elementary donated Thanksgiving meal supplies, comfy blankets and grocery gift cards to members of their custodial staff
• Miller Elementary donated 50+ angel tree gifts to Manna House
• Walnut Grove Middle School delivered homemade blankets they designed and created to a local senior living center, where they spent time playing games and sharing stories with residents
• Midlothian High School baseball team collected 67 bicycles at its 14th annual Bikes 4 Tykes event
• Heritage High School track and football teams partnered with Manna House to provide Angel Tree gifts this holiday season
• The Civil Engineering students at the MILE designed and built doghouses benefiting our local animal shelter
• Superintendent Student Advisory Council members from MHS and HHS spent time at Manna House organizing shelves and helping local community members
• Dieterich Middle School built 20 beds for Sleep in Heavenly Peace, adopted 38 Angel Tree angels, collected socks for an area long-term care senior living community through their Volleybrawl event, and hosted a school-wide canned food drive.