School Partnerships
A common theme in small Midwestern towns is the commitment that people have to support their schools. I think that many communities gain their identity from their local school and go to unprecedented lengths to support it. At a previous district where I was employed, it was common to have people come to me and tell me that “if there was ever anything the school needs, just let them know.” In that town the school was the “hub,” the identity, and the central gathering place. Butler is no different in the way people give when the school is concerned.
So we take a few moments to thank those that support the school through “thick and thin.” We have the parents, the boosters, civic organizations, churches, banks, businesses, restaurants, radio station, and the newspaper that go beyond normal expectations. It must seem that we always have our hand out with fundraisers and the many activities that extend from the school. In response, we would like to become a partner with the same community that supports us.
The movement that I would like to promote is for the school to give back. Our students will learn many life-lessons by attending school and one of those we hope to foster is the idea of community service. We want to reach out to those individuals, businesses, civic organizations, that help us and ask a simple question, “how can we help you?”
In the next few months, I hope to see many of our school groups and organizations begin outreach activities that touch the lives of the members of our community. This may mean clean-up or beautification projects. We would like to support organizations in need like the Food Pantry, nursing homes, or activities like blood drives. There may be individuals that need help with yard clean up. In order to meet the needs of the community we need to hear from the community. So in the next few months, there will be articles written in the paper, pictures taken of projects completed, and students learning that the school can support its community. If you have a project that comes to mind, or a person in need, feel free to contact any of the school offices. We have groups that need a project to adopt so that we can support the community that supports us.
For the kids,
Dr. Alan Stauffacher
Superintendent, Butler R-V Schools
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