SIUE East St. Louis Charter High School to Brighten the Holidays for Students
Reading, writing and angelic donations? Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) students can expect to experience all three – with the latter one arriving Thursday, Dec. 19.
For the past month, CHS has been accepting donations and funds for its sixth annual Angel Tree giving campaign to benefit students. The donation drive will end Friday, Dec. 13.
“The CHS staff would like to ensure that all of our students experience the joy of the holiday season,” said Anne DeToye, CHS treasurer. “To that end, we are asking people to participate in our Angel Tree giving program.”
“This year, we are giving out a uniform sweatshirt and school supplies to all students,” said Pamela Saffore, CHS guidance counselor. “Extra gifts and additional winter gear will be given to our neediest students.”
“Because students need school supplies, school uniforms and other school related items year-round, CHS is asking people to consider making a recurring donation,” added DeToye.
Checks should be made payable to SIUE Foundation and sent to Anne DeToye at Campus Box 1049. Please drop off any cash donations to DeToye in Alumni Hall, room 1134. The SIUE Foundation is a 501(c) (3) organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowable by law.
For more information, contact DeToye at anmoore@siue.edu or 650-3354.
The SIUE Charter High School is a school-of-choice for families in the East St. Louis School District 189. The mission of the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School is to prepare students who are career- and college-ready upon graduation. To achieve this mission, the school and its staff will positively impact the educational and economic lives of East St. Louis, Illinois youth through individualized instruction in core academic subjects, exploration of career interests and aptitudes, assistance in realizing students' talents, high academic goals, and expectations that graduates will become competitive employees for the 21st century.
