Friends of the Corridor Schools raises thousands for projects in Condor and Leslieville

Brad Volkman, Superintendent for Wild Rose Public Schools, says Clearwater County will be matching that amount, bringing the total to $162,710.

“Wild Rose School Division is very impressed with the Friends of the Corridor Schools for being able to raise this money during a time of economic downturn and COVID-19,” Volkman admitted.

Volkman says that under the division’s new plan they will end up with two brand new buildings that will have many advantages compared to what the community had in the past.

Brenna Knopp, Chair of the Friends of the Corridor Schools, says they sent out a needs assessment survey in partnership with Clearwater County to see where the community wanted funds to be allocated.

What they heard was a desire for modernized gymnasiums, CTS facilities to accommodate students learning agriculture, industry and technology, multipurpose facilities and improved playgrounds and outdoor recreation for school and community use.

Knopp described the current situation with social distancing and the economic downturn to have a drastic change in how they had planned to launch their campaign.

“Instead of being able to launch at a community meeting and have an initial major fundraising event, we had to modify to using word of mouth and a social media campaign,” she shared.

Knopp said it was through the generosity and support of the local community, with donations from community organizations, individuals, local businesses and past alumni and teachers.

The Friends of the Corridor Schools intend to continue fundraising to help provide additional items for the schools, such as kitchen appliances, shop equipment and more green space like soccer fields, ball diamonds and a track and field.

by Adam Ophus

Friends of the Corridor Schools raises thousands for projects in Condor and Leslieville

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