Carson City schools partner to distribute backpacks, books to homeless students across state
In a collaborative effort Thursday between the Carson City School District and the state's Department of Education, more than 600 backpacks and books were divided and packed for homeless children and youth across Nevada.
Feed the Children will ship the supplies to the McKinney-Vento Students in Transition Program to more than 17 districts throughout the state.
“Our district and employees are happy to host this activity,” said Mr. Richard Stokes, superintendent. “Our schools are extensions of our community, so providing for students in Nevada who lack a fixed, regular and adequate night-time residence is really a part of who we all are.”
Earlier this year in April, Carson City School District’s McKinney-Vento program provided more than 350 pairs of new shoes to pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade students in transition.