On Friday, October 10th the Rose Hill School District held a fundraiser for two students in the elementary school who are battling cancer. All the school faculty, students, and even the opposing team supported those two students at the football game.
“RHPS has been doing all we can to support both Casen & Adaline. Aleesa Meek wanted to acknowledge them and their strength at the October football game. (Rose Hill Athletic Director) Collin Mangus approved and offered different options of ways we could also support them during the game,” said Emily Noe, Rose Hill Primary Principal. “Collin had students & the opposing team wear black and gold to support them as well as a 50/50 raffle.”
At the football game there were announcements being made about the students and how to participate in the raffle. And before kick off the band played pep music while Casen and Adaline ran out and stood next to a sign that the cheerleaders had made.
“There was an announcement read overhead while the band played and both Casen & Adaline ran out leading the RH football team,” Noe said.
The money that came from the raffle went to the winner and then got split evenly between the two families. They each got $1000 which will help with medical expenses, and making sure that the families can care for their child without the burden of bills.
“The 50/50 raffle brought in $4,000 – the winner Jarrod Page got $2000 and we split the profits and each family received $1000 to go towards medical expenses,” said Noe.
The Primary School wears hats every Wednesday to show support and let Casen and Adaline know that they’re not alone. The hats also raised $300 which was split between the families to help with expenses.
“We wear hats each Wednesday to show our support and bring in $300 and each family receives $150. We are proud to support two of our very own Rockets and to rally behind them each and every day,” said Noe.
Every school in the Rose Hill School District has the goal to challenge students but also care for them and let each student rise to their full potential.
“I want our school to be a place where students are not only challenged academically, but also cared for emotionally and socially, fostering a true sense of belonging and joy in learning,” Noe said. “We can create a learning environment where everyone works together to support student growth and well-being.”
