Richard Froese
South Peace News
Winners in the annual High Prairie Elementary School Spell-a-Thon were announced May 30.
Top prize winners were announced at a school assembly by teacher Crystal Larose, who co-ordinated the contest.
Five students won prizes for the top five earners in fundraising.
Hendrix Baker, Grade 3, raised the most money ($635) and won four teen extreme movie passes (including snacks) at the Park Theatre and a $50 gift card from The Boondocks Grill.
Ella Gauchier, kindergarten, was second ($525) and won six passes to the High Prairie Aquatic Centre and a $30 gift card from Dairy Queen.
Jaxson Holmstrom, Grade 6, was third ($455) and won a $50 gift certificate from H&S Dollar Store.
Luc Dube, kindergarten, was fourth ($384) and won a $40 gift card from Red Apple.
Hadley Zahacy was fifth ($368,50) and won a $30 gift card from Tim Hortons.
Held for many years, the Spell-a-Thon raised $9,341.50 in pledges, down slightly from $9,368.50 in 2024.
“This is an excellent way for HPE students to raise funds for our school,” Larose says.
Money raised was designated for a new sound system for the gym and for education-based trips.
Larose says it is a unique opportunity for students to participate in an academic-based fundraiser.
Other smaller prizes were also given away.
Students received a $20 Amazon gift card for raising $200, a $15 Walmart gift card for raising $150, a movie pass to Park Theatre for raising $100, a pass to the High Prairie Aquatic Centre for raising $50 and a pencil and bookmark for raising $25.
The Spell-a-Thon spelling test was given to students April 10.
Students collected pledges and funds from the community April 17-25.