Drop-off dates announced for school supply drive

The community school supply drive to support elementary students in the School District of Monroe will be held throughout July. This drive is coordinated by the Monroe Noon Optimist Club and several area institutions. / Photo supplied

Monroe School Supplies — The community school supply drive to support elementary students in the School District of Monroe will be held throughout July. This drive is coordinated by the Monroe Noon Optimist Club and several area institutions. / Photo supplied

MONROE — The community school supply drive to support elementary students in the School District of Monroe at Abe Lincoln, Northside, Parkside and St. Victors will be held July 1-31. The drive has been successfully coordinated by the Monroe Noon Optimist Club and has been running for over 20 years in Monroe because of the generous support of many community members.

This drive is coordinated by the Monroe Noon Optimist Club and supported by the following institutions:

● Woodford State Bank

● Wisconsin Bank and Trust

● Greenwoods State Bank

● First National Bank and Trust

● The Bank of New Glarus-Monroe

● Summit Credit Union

● Marine Credit Union

● First Community Credit Union

● First Weber Realty

Supply donations can be dropped off at any of these locations during their regular business hours.

In addition to school supplies, monetary donations can be accepted through the Monroe Noon Optimists.

Donations will be used to purchase the most needed items or sponsor pre-packed student supply kits.

Additionally supplies to support this drive can be ordered from the Amazon Wish List.

The items most needed for this years drive include; Expo dry erase markers, washable markers, colored pencils, pencils, glue sticks, backpacks and headphones.

Monroe students and families in need of school supplies can visit Parkside Elementary or Northside Elementary on the dates listed below. Families from Parkside, Northside, Abe Lincoln, St. Victor’s can visit either site at the time(s) that work best for them.