Battle for Broad Street is almost upon us, which means we have plenty of opportunities to serve our community—and beat Watkins, too! Battle for Broad Street is much more than just a football rivalry; it is a chance for our district to work together and positively impact our community.
See all upcoming events below and learn how you can get involved in supporting food pantries, blood banks, and our very own students here at Licking Heights.
Annual Canned Food Drive - Mon., Oct. 7 to Fri., Oct. 11
The annual canned food drive will go from Mon., Oct. 7 to Fri., Oct. 11 due to the Fall Break from Oct. 14-18. Cans can be dropped off at any school building, and all families PK-12 can donate. Any amount of cans you can donate make a difference!
Items of highest need include:
—Canned fruits
—Canned vegetables
—Hygiene items (toothpaste, body soap, shampoo/conditioner)
—Peanut butter and jelly (no bread)
—Instant mashed potatoes
—Any types of pasta
—Canned soups (chicken noodle, tomato, and cream of mushroom preferred)
—No fresh foods accepted. Cans only, please.
Battle for Broad Street Blood Battle - Fri., Oct. 11
There will be two blood drives benefitting Versiti Blood Center of Ohio, one in each district. Our drive will be
Fri., Oct. 11 from noon to 5 p.m. at Summit Station UMC, 6626 Summit Rd SW (across from Summit Station Intermediate). Sign up for an appointment by clicking
here. Watkins' will be Wed., Oct. 16 from noon to 5 p.m. at Pataskala UMC, 458 S Main St, and donors can sign up
here.
If the Oct. 11 date does not work for you, community members can give at either drive and vote for their favorite team.
Battle for Broad Street Spaghetti Dinner - Mon., Oct. 14
Join us from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Mon., Oct. 14 at the Nutcracker Family Restaurant for the annual spaghetti dinner. Meals cost $15 per person or $50 for a family of four and include spaghetti and meatballs, salad, bread and butter, drinks and a dessert. Proceeds support Rotary scholarships for Heights students!
Staff United Way of Licking County Campaign - Mon., Oct.7 to Fri., Oct. 18
This year, our staff are proud to work with Southwest Licking in a campaign competition to raise money for the United Way of Licking County. Donations will support programs used every day by our students and families, including the Buckeye Valley Family YMCA, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Behavioral Healthcare Partners, the Licking County Library, and Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. We thank our staff for their financial generosity.
Thank you for your partnership in teaching our students what it means to be a proud Hornet. Battle for Broad Street cannot happen without our outstanding community partners, and I am continually amazed and humbled by the kindness, generosity and support our community has for our students.