HJMS Student Council Helps K-9s Fight Crime

The Henry James Memorial School (HJMS) Student Council dedicated itself to a worthy project to help fight crime, a fundraising campaign for the Hartford K-9 unit. All year long, the students have been holding fundraisers to raise nearly $800 to purchase a bullet-proof vest for a dog who helps fight against drug use in Simsbury and surrounding communities.

The fundraising effort was kicked off back in October, in conjunction with the celebration of “Red Ribbon Week,” which is dedicated to educating students about the dangers of drug and alcohol use. In November, HJMS held a fundraiser called “Put a Cap on Drugs,” for which students could wear a hat and donate a dollar towards the effort.

On Jan. 13, another creative fundraiser was held. For a donation of $1, students were permitted to listen to their iPods or play small hand-held electronic games in homeroom. HJMS teacher and Student Council advisor Allison Blewett noted that this particular fundraiser really propelled the students toward their goal.

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