Hoffman Students Donate ‘Penny Wars’ Money to Local Library

During the season of thankfulness, the Hoffman Middle School students raised money for the Beulah Shepard Library. The money was raised during the “Penny Wars” competition, in which classrooms competed to raise the most funds. The Hoffman Middle and YES Prep Hoffman students and staff members raised a total of $850. Charlotte Davis’ eighth grade class and Felinda Whitney’s structured learning class (SLC) raised the most money. Representatives from the Beulah Shepard Library — Brandon Pope, library manager; Carol Rico, library assistant; Mary Wagoner, district library manager; and Etta Crockette, co-library chairperson— visited on November 22 to present the campus with a plaque in appreciation of the donation. The campus presented an $850 check to Beulah Shepard’s daughter, Diane Shepard. Also present at the event were former city council member Brenda Stardig and Mechelle Phillips representing Senator John Whitmire’s office.

Aldine ISD and YES Prep formed a partnership in 2013 to open a YES Prep campus within Hoffman Middle School. YES Prep Hoffman opened in July 2013. Hoffman Middle School is also an International Baccalaureate (IB) campus.

Penny War classroom winners and representatives from the Beulah Shepard Library. The campus presented the library with an $850 check.

Representatives from the Beulah Shepard Library and Diane Shepard presented a plaque to Melanie Singleton, principal of YES Prep Hoffman, and Cheryl Matthews, principal of Hoffman Middle School.

Diane Shepard and Mechelle Phillips congratulate Charlotte Davis.

Hoffman Middle School and YES Prep Hoffman students at the presentation.

Pictured are representatives from the Beulah Shepard Library along with campus staff and students at the presentation.