On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, students representing West Elementary School in Long Beach proudly presented a $500 donation to the Long Beach Soup Kitchen. The funds were raised through the school’s annual Turkey Trot Fundraiser. The contribution reflected the collective effort and generosity of the school community, led by its youngest learners. West Principal Amy Dirolf said, “Through efforts like this, our students are learning the importance of compassion, service, and showing kindness to others in meaningful ways.”

This effort is part of West Elementary’s 100 Acts of Kindness Challenge, an initiative that encourages students to take responsibility for their words, actions, and choices and is also part of the school’s upcoming milestone centennial celebration.