Richland One Press Room
THIS WEEK IN RICHLAND ONE

Richland One students and employees are opening their hearts and their pockets to help Hurricane Katrina evacuees. Some of the relief efforts going on this week include:

Heyward Career and Technology Center

Health science students are conducting a blood drive and collecting money, water and canned goods to be given to the Red Cross.

W.A. Perry Middle School

The school is asking the community to help "fill a bus" with bottled water and give monetary donations. (through Sept. 15)

Horrell Hill Elementary

Each family has been asked to donate at least one dollar per student, with the funds collected to be given to the Red Cross. The effort is organized and sponsored by the Pyramids of Excellence Girls Club, Eagle Explorers Math & Science Club, and the All-Health Team. Club representatives are stationed in the school's Grand Central Station Art Gallery each morning from 7:30-8 a.m. collecting donations. (through Friday)

H.B. Rhame Elementary

The school's service project for September is "Operation Saint Relief for Hurricane Katrina." Students and staff are collecting toiletries and other everyday items to be given to evacuee families through the Red Cross.

Satchel Ford Elementary

The school has launched its "Pack a Satchel" school supply project, stuffing bookbags with school supplies and delivering them to South Carolina Cares.

Sandel Elementary

The school is sponsoring a toy drive through Sept. 13.