Hinkletown Mennonite School (HMS) has announced its Score the Floor 2019 campaign, which is raising funds for the replacement of the school's gymnasium floor.
Among those assisting with the campaign are HMS fourth-graders Tahlia Kuhn, Katie Zimmerman, and Giana Garman. The three students like to read, bake, and run, and when they heard about the fundraising campaign, they wanted to help. Taking their inspiration from their favorite book series, "Cupcake Club," the three students started a club to sell baked goods. They began by talking with their classmates about the project, and within a day the entire fourth-grade class was on board. Additionally, the idea had grown to include more sweet treats than just cupcakes.
Every Friday in February, the fourth-grade entrepreneurs have offered a variety of cupcakes, macaroons, crisped rice treats, cookies and more at their bake stand. According to fourth-grade teacher Anette Raiser, the students made posters, handled and counted money, and conducted setup and cleanup. Inspired by the commitment of the fourth-graders, an anonymous donor pledged to match the funds raised through the bake sale.
Along with the students, community members are helping to raise funds. HMS parents Mary and Nevin Bowman are making and selling egg rolls to contribute toward the challenge goal, and other families are preparing their families' specialties to add their efforts. A GoFundMe page has been set up to connect with alumni who have fond memories of many activities in the gym. HMS parents Ryan and Jennifer Zimmerman organized a benefit cornhole tournament, which was scheduled to take place on Feb. 23.
HMS' gym was built 34 years ago, and the floor tiles are ready for replacement rather than just repair. HMS plans to install an up-to-date, sports-grade floor that can handle the more than 50,000 feet that cross the gym floor each year. In order to schedule the floor replacement for this summer, HMS parents, board of trustees members, faculty members, and staff members must raise $105,000 by Tuesday, March 5.
In addition to interscholastic sports, the gymnasium is used for back-to-school nights, chapel services, music and drama programs, graduation, alumni gatherings, and the annual HMS HinkleFEST and Auction. Many HMS neighbors and friends use the HMS gym for volleyball or basketball nights, family reunions, and other activities.
HMS serves more than 240 students in prekindergarten through high school and has been part of the community for 38 years. More information about the Score the Floor campaign is available by calling 717-354-7100 or by visiting http://www.hinkletownschool.org.
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