Lisbon Assists USMC Maine Toys for Tots‏

Lisbon Students, Families and Staff Assist Maine Toys for Tots

Lisbon – The spirit of giving during the season is alive and well in Lisbon.  Students, staff and families of Lisbon Community School, Philip W. Sugg Middle School, and Lisbon High School partnered with the United State Marine Corp. during the Maine Toys for Tots campaign.   “Student volunteers in the community of Lisbon Schools met to decide on projects they wanted to assist with during the school year.  In addition to the annual Giving Tree and other projects, students wanted to collect toys during the holidays,” shares Monica Millhime, Community Resource Coordinator for Lisbon Schools.  “Students started recruiting toys in the community and the word spread quickly.   We were contacted by SSgt. Joseph Justice, USMC, in Topsham, to join forces with their annual toy drive.  SSgt. Justice attended a meeting with students to explain the program and delivered collection boxes throughout the schools.”  “Needless to say students were thrilled to help the USMC with their campaign for the benefit of Lisbon families.”

All schools within the district and the personnel at the Superintendent’s Office participated. “The donation of new toys was so overwhelming at all three schools and our Central Office,” comments LCS Assistant Principal, Ryan Patrie.  A second day for collection was needed thanks to the additional collection efforts by Marcia Jolicoeur’s and Maxine Shane’s fourth grade classes and LHS Class of 2013.”  FMI on projects and partnership opportunities throughout the year, email mmillhime@lisbonschoolsme.org or call 754-0021.

Fifth grade junior volunteers Noah Buiniskas, student of Amy St. Pierre, and Kelsey Russell, student of Jamey Martin, offered assistance during recess to sort donations to the Maine Toys for Tots Campaign with LCS Assistant Principal, Ryan Patrie.  Photo courtesy of Monica Millhime.