Lugoff-Elgin Middle School is proud to announce the launch of its International Christmas Book Drive, running now through December 17, 2025. This initiative supports two remote public high schools in the Philippines through a partnership with the Xavier University (Ateneo de Cagayan) Teacher’s Guild in Cagayan de Oro City.
The beneficiary schools currently have no libraries and extremely limited learning resources. Through the donation of new or gently used middle and high school–level books, the LEMS community will help establish their first classroom libraries and expand educational opportunities for students in underserved areas.
How the Community Can Participate:
- Donate new or gently used books appropriate for grades 6–12.
- All donations should be submitted to the LEMS Library to ensure proper designation of House points.
- Donations will be accepted through December 17, 2025.
The book drive will also serve as a House competition, with the House contributing the most books earning House points and an Ice Cream Party for its members. All shipping costs for the project will be fully covered through grant funding, ensuring every book donated directly benefits students who need them most. For more information, please contact Mrs. Kristine Adams at kristine.adams@kcsdschools.net.