Holmes receives generous support from Cedar Falls Community Credit Union

CEDAR FALLS — With generous support of the school’s Partner in Education, Cedar Falls Community Credit Union, “we are able to provide learning opportunities for our students and valuable services to our community each school year,” said Holmes Junior High School Principal Jeremy Jones.

“After a two-year hiatus due to COVID, this year we were able to host our annual Veterans Day Assembly again, which was attended by a record number of veterans from the Cedar Valley. This event is always a highlight for students, staff and the community,” he said.

The school partnered with CFCCU on several projects, including the Canes for a Cause adopt- through the “Change A Child’s Story” program which allow students to receive extra reading opportunities. The church has donated time and monetary donations to the school through this partnership.

First United Methodist

Church also supports students during the holidays by requesting gifts through a Mitten Tree.

Sidecar Coffee College Hill has donated a percentage of sales to the school to support the Mitten Tree, which allows the school to support Christmas gifts for families in need. Students have contributed art for their walls and designed cup holders.

Oakridge Realtors support the Parents and Lincoln School (PALS) group during the school’s annual fundraising work. Oakridge always surprises the school with special gifts. a-family fundraiser which raised thousands of dollars to support local families during the holiday season.

Several City of Cedar Falls departments help to support work with students. Police and fire departments have virtually visited kindergarten and first-grade classes.

Each spring, the school and CFCCU partner to raise funds to support the Children’s Miracle Network.