NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — Students across the North Platte school district collected more than $12,000 during this year’s Change Wars fundraiser — and the community is invited to help celebrate the achievement Friday evening.
The North Platte Public Schools Foundation will host its Change Wars Celebration and Community Cookout Sept. 26 at Bauer Field and the North Platte High School parking lot.
The night begins with a $5 cookout meal, sponsored by Nebraskaland Bank, from 5 to 7 p.m. Meals include a hamburger or hot dog, chips, and water, with baked goods available for purchase from the NPHS FCCLA Club.
At 6:15 p.m., elementary students will gather for the Change Wars March, stepping off at 6:30. The march highlights the generosity behind the $12,000 raised this year, money that will directly benefit classrooms, teachers, and students. The top fundraising classroom was Ms. Brinegar’s 2nd grade class at McDonald Elementary.
“This event brings our schools and community together to celebrate generosity and Bulldog pride,” said Terri Burchell, executive director of the NPPS Foundation.
The march will lead directly into the Bulldogs’ football game under the Friday night lights.