HMS raises funds for blood cancer research
Representatives from Leukemia & Lymphoma Society recognized Homewood Middle School for its fundraising efforts at the April 21 Board of Education meeting.
Under the leadership of teacher Andrea Nicholas, HMS students raised more than $3,000 for the society.
These funds will help the organization give $671,000 annually in co-pay assistance, among other projects.
The organization supports blood cancer patients and research for a cure for them, which together make up the third most fatal form of cancer. It has partnered with the middle school
“Unfortunately, this has touched us in our schools community, so we appreciate your efforts,” Superintendent Bill Cleveland said.
Also at the meeting:
- Parents Evan Bates addressed the board about concerns that his son Samuel would not be able to exempt exams because he missed school due to medical condition. A rule at the school says that students with an A in a class can exempt exams. Cleveland said appropriate school and board parties to use a 504 plan to address the situation.
- Board members spoke about the impact of the Homewood Grown event and Homewood Chamber of Commerce Excellence in Education luncheon this past week.
The next board of education meeting will be May 19.