Whitehouse Jr. High students participated in the “Pennies’ for Pasta” program that collects money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) which is the world’s largest voluntary health agency dedicated to fighting blood cancers. Survival rates for children with acute lymphocytic leukemia, the most common childhood cancer, have risen over the past 60 years from 3 percent to nearly 90 percent. With continued support from caring and committed individuals, LLS can continue to fund research to find a cure for blood cancers and realize the goal of 100 percent survival! The contest was between the students in all Advisory classes. Coach Shari Knight’s class won with a total of $756.62 and the total collected by the school was $4205.35. Way to go WILDCATS!!!!

With 46 volunteers,Brown Elementary was the largest group at the Keep Whitehouse Beautiful Trash-Off. NEHS, Students Council, Clean Up Crew, parents and teachers filled bags with all kinds of garbage. It was a great day to celebrate our community!

The NEHS Chapter at Mozelle Brown Elementary has recently completed their first service project. The students chose to help the Humane Society of East Texas by collecting money. Funds collected will help the Humane Society pay for kennel renovations to house larger breeds of rescued dogs. From October 12 -20, the students at Brown Elementary brought in all types of coins and dollars. The NEHS students were responsible for collecting and counting the money. They learned valuable skills in counting large amounts of money and managing the collection process that is involved in helping the local community. The NEHS students and the students of Brown Elementary collected a total of $2,050.75 for the animals at the Humane Society. A huge check was presented to Gayle Helms, Humane Society Director, at the Pets in the Park function on Saturday, October 22. Gayle Helms said, " This is so unbelievable! It's great to see kids at a young age learning how to give back to their community." Thanks to everyone who supported the NEHS and the Humane Society of East Texas!

The designation was awarded based on data submitted by districts throughout the state. The data is designed to measure and recognize the impact of local PreK programs on achieving kindergarten readiness.

Brown Elementary hosted the 5th annual Around the World at Brown Elementary: International Day. Students and their families participated in sharing cultures and countries from around the world. It was a wonderful opportunity to learn about different places and to ask questions too! The 5th graders incorporated their knowledge of the Constitution, Declaration of Independence, and symbols to show younger students. They also brought personal Items from where their families had traveled. These items came from as far away as Alaska and Hawaii and as close as Austin, Texas. It was a great success for all.