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Community members and schools have done a lot for Gifford this
last year because of the terrible tornado that went through the town. On
the one year anniversary of the tornado both 5th/6th grade teams and a
lot of community members wore their GIFFORD STRONG shirts.
Morton School District 709
Superintendent Dr. Lindsey Hall
Students at Lincoln Elementary in Morton
District 709 decorated a Christmas tree at
their school with mittens, scarves and winter
items. These items will be donated to those
in need. This is a long tradition at Lincoln
Elementary and a great way to decorate a
Christmas tree.
Isabella Doll
Jaycox and
Kaylin Janicke
from Auburn High School in Rockford decided to solve
the problem of so many kids without winter hats at a
neighboring school. The girls recruited friends and
parents to help make 1,000 “Happy Heads” Hats for
elementary students. They put in many hours of work on
these hats. The project was funded by the families with
help from Auburn and Jefferson High Schools.
Prairieview-Ogden CCSD 197
Superintendent Victor White
Rockford 205
Superintendent Dr. Ehren Jarrett