Students, staff members and APS alumni from all over the district took the time to share with others this holiday season. Below is a sample.

• Most parents wish for a little time for themselves away from their children.  Staff members at Vassar Elementary School recently gave a special gift to parents by providing a special night of childcare for their students with disabilities. For the third year, staff members organized a fun night that included a pizza party complete with games and a movie for students and siblings.

• The Lansing Elementary School student council sponsored a school-wide canned food drive to help the local Salvation Army.  In less than two weeks the school pulled together nearly 2,000 items!

• Aurora Central High School graduate Brad Martin enjoys giving back to his community.  This year the Santa Project, Martin’s nonprofit organization has provided more than $100,000 in supplies to six APS schools.  Another ACHS graduate, local dentist, Mike Diorio is also part of the Santa Project. “I am a product of APS and I like coming back into my community to encourage students to get excited about learning,” said Diorio.