Wesley Chapel School Strengthens Community Through Giving

Wesley Chapel students and staff have strengthened community ties through partnerships and fundraising, supporting local and national organizations over the past year. The school's commitment to service spans from the neighborhoods near AdventHealth Wesley Chapel to established local communities.

The Emerald M Therapeutic Riding Center received $2,500 from the school's recent "Montessori Moments" event. The center provides therapeutic services for children ages 2 to 18, including physical therapy with hippotherapy, reading intervention, and emotional and behavioral health support.

For four years, the school has participated in the JDRF Kids Walk, raising over $6,350 for type 1 diabetes research. These efforts support JDRF's research and education initiatives.

The school also continued its tradition of supporting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital through the St. Jude Trike-A-Thon. This program teaches riding toy safety and raises funds for the hospital's Pediatric Cancer Research Center. The school has supported childhood cancer awareness and solutions since 2010.

Kindergarten students collected over $400 and supplies for Pasco County Animal Services during a "loose change" drive. The school mascot, "Butterball," greeted animal visitors during the initiative. The funds and supplies support animal care, adoption awareness, and spay/neuter services.

Staff and families also contributed to the Helping Hands Pantry at Atonement Lutheran Church of Wesley Chapel. Last year's food drive collected over 392 pounds of food, assisting more than 250 families.

The school is a member of the Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce, supporting its advocacy for the local business community and its efforts to enhance Wesley Chapel as a place to live, work, and play.