As the holiday season approaches, we are excited to once again launch our district-wide effort, Spartans Serving Spartans, to foster the spirit of togetherness and support within our community. This initiative exists to ensure that every Spartan family experiences the warmth, comfort, and joy of the season.

This year, you will notice a few thoughtful updates designed to better meet the unique needs of our families — and to help us serve more households than ever before.

You may see that our sign-ups include fewer items than in previous years. That is because each participating family was able to share their specific needs rather than receiving a standard list. This new approach ensures families receive exactly what will benefit them most.

We are also deeply grateful for a new community partner who has stepped in to make a Season of Giving Holiday Shoppe available to the entire Bixby Community. This shop will provide winter-wear essentials and home and household items to support our families. Their support comes at a crucial time, as we have over 100 additional families participating compared to last year. By covering many of the items that previously appeared on our sign-ups, the Holiday Shoppe allows us to serve more families during what has become a difficult season for many.

Additionally, we have streamlined monetary donations through our PTOs, who play an essential role in coordinating and supporting this effort. This year, we will have one unified donation link, allowing families to contribute easily and even direct their gift to a specific school site if they choose. The Spartans Serving Spartans team will use these funds to fulfill items on the sign-ups. Once all sites have had their needs met, any remaining funds will roll over to next year’s program to continue supporting families next December.

We are also seeking an additional sponsor to help provide spirit wear for each student. We currently have one sponsor generously committed to $3,500, and we are seeking a second sponsor to match that amount so we can reach the full cost of $7,000. Anyone interested may reach out via email to Jessica Jernegan, Director of Community Engagement at jjernegan@bixbyps.org.

There are three meaningful ways you can contribute to Spartans Serving Spartans:

Sign up to purchase items and drop them off at the designated site by 12/5
Make a direct donation through our unified PTO donation link
Donate directly to a school site via the school counselor

Please visit our Spartans Serving Spartans webpage for sign-ups, donation links, and contact information.

Every year, our community shows extraordinary care for one another, and this year, with more families participating than ever, we are especially grateful for your generosity. Thank you for helping us make this season brighter for every Spartan family.

Wishing you and your loved ones a warm and wonderful holiday season,

BPS

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