Hurricane Katrina Relief

A Message from State Superintendent Linda McCulloch

I know we all share compassion for the families in Louisiana, Alabama, and Mississippi whose lives have been torn apart due to the devastation of Hurricane Katrina.  I am heartened by the many students and educators who have already “rolled up their sleeves” and pitched in donating money and materials for the hurricane victims.  This week my OPI staff raised $2,496 for the American Red Cross and bottled water donations.   

Much has already begun, but much more needs to be done.

That is why we are initiating “MONTANA KIDS CARE: Collecting Pennies (and More) for the Victims of Hurricane Katrina.”  This is a statewide initiative to collect money to help with humanitarian aid.  I’m asking for your assistance in encouraging as many schools as possible to collect money and join in this effort. 

This web site contains information, instructions, and a poster that can be downloaded to publicize the fund raising campaign.  Also additional information related to Katrina evacuees and Montana schools will be posted.

Thank you for your support of these families.

Linda McCulloch
State Superintendent