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Can You Help? Erie Schools Collecting Supplies for Students Now

United Way of Erie County Community Schools collecting everything from backpacks to Play-Doh

July 11, 2021

Your support is needed. Help kids in Erie begin the new school year with the supplies they need to succeed! The United Way is committed to helping ensure students through Erie County succeed and begin the school year ready to learn. That's why United Way is asking for your support of students at community schools through the Community Schools Drive: Supplies for Success.

If you would like to support the overall drive with a monetary gift, please donate here. (Please put "CS Drive" in the comments when submitting your online donation.)


Diehl Elementary School
July 9 - July 16

Diehl Elementary is looking to supply students with the following items: backpacks, pencil cases, markers, crayons, Expo Dry Erase markers, individual tissue packs and disinfectant wipes. 

Shop online using our Amazon Wishlist: https://amzn.to/3qRPjl6 or shop local and deliver to Diehl Elementary's front office:
2327 Fairmount Pkwy Erie, PA 16510
Monday - Friday from 8:00AM - 3:00PM

Contact: Karen Donnelly, Community School Director
kdonnelly@eriesd.org |  814-240-8915 


East Middle School
July 9 - July 16

 East Middle is looking to supply students with the following items: headphones/earbuds, computer mice and mouse pads, dry erasers, individual dry erase boards, balance balls, Therapy Games for Teens, Education Insights Eggspert, scissors, backpacks, Expo Dry Erase markers, highlighters, colored pencils, 3 ring binders and markers.

Shop online using our Amazon Wishlist: https://bit.ly/EastSuppliesforStudents or shop local and deliver to Harding Elementary:
1001 Atkins St Erie, PA 16503
Monday - Friday from 8:00AM - 3:00PM

Contact: Rachel Pierce, Interim Community School Director 
rpierce@eriesd.org |  814-449-5703


Edison Elementary School
July 12 - July 30

Edison Elementary is looking to supply students with the following items: Mr. Sketch markers, glue sticks, folders, notebooks and crayons.

Shop online using our Amazon Wishlist: https://amzn.to/3dTyktz or shop local and deliver to Edison Elementary:
1921 E Lake Rd. Erie, PA 16511
Monday - Thursday from 8:00-2:00 or schedule a drop off by contacting Tami.

Contact: Tami Krzeszewski-Conway, Community School Director
tkrzewszewski-conway@eriesd.org | 814-460-6278 


Elk Valley Elementary School
July 9 - July 30

Elk Valley Elementary is looking to supply students with the following items: backpacks, pencil boxes, markers, crayons, colored pencils, scissors, glue sticks, tissues, notebooks, 3 ring binders, #2 pencils, individual pencil sharpeners, highlighters, erasers, folders, Expo Dry Erase markers, headphones/earbuds, fidget and sensory toys, drawing pads and marble composition books.

Shop online using our Amazon Wishlist: https://bit.ly/elkvalleywishlist or shop local and deliver to Elk Valley Elementary:
2556 Maple Avenue Lake City, PA 16423
Monday - Friday from 8:00AM-3:00PM

Contact: Tammy Rader, Community School Director 
tammy.rader@girardsd.org | 814-774-5602 ext 6390 


Harding Elementary School
July 1 - July 30

Harding Elementary is looking to supply students with the following items: backpacks, pencil cases, markers, crayons, colored pencils, scissors, glue sticks, individual tissue packs, notebooks, child-sized face masks, mechanical pencils, individual dry erase boards, erasers, folders, Expo Dry Erase markers, headphones/earbuds, fidget/sensory toys, and drawing pads.

Shop online using our Amazon Wishlist: http://bit.ly/hardingwishlist or shop local and deliver to Harding Elementary:
820 Lincoln Avenue Erie, PA 16505
Monday - Friday from 8:00AM - 3:00PM

Contact: Shanna Schumacher, Community School Director
sschumacher@eriesd.org | 814-440-9734 


Iroquois Elementary School
July 9 - July 16

Iroquois Elementary is looking to supply students with the following items: markers, crayons, Expo Dry Erase markers, individual tissue packs, disinfectant wipes, 3 ring binders, headphones/earbuds, glue sticks, erasers, scissors, pencil cases, #2 pencils, folders and notebooks.

Shop online using our Amazon Wishlist: https://amzn.to/3hcFRWf or shop local and deliver to Iroquois Elementary:
4231 Morse St Erie, PA 16511
Monday - Friday from 8:00AM-3:00PM

Contact: Kerrie Grande, Community School Director
kgrande@iroquois.iu5.org | 814-899-7643 x3101
 


McKinley Elementary School
July 1 - 30

McKinley Elementary is looking to supply students with the following items: backpacks, pencil cases, markers, crayons, colored pencils, scissors, glue sticks, individual tissue packs, notebooks, child-sized face masks, pencils, individual pencil sharpeners, highlighters, individual dry erase boards, erasers, folders, Expo Dry Erase markers, individual hand sanitizer and rulers.

Shop online using our Amazon Wishlist: https://amzn.to/3xYaW5L or shop local and deliver to McKinley Elementary:
933 East 22nd Street Erie, PA 16503 
Monday - Friday from 8:00AM-2:30PM

Contact: Amy Grande, Community School Director
agrande@eriesd.org | 814-460-8016 


Perry Elementary School
July 9 - July 30

Perry Elementary is looking to fill a school bus of supplies for students with the following items: Crayola Crayons, Crayola Markers, Crayola Colored Pencils, #2 Pencils, Elmer's Glue Sticks, Pencil Boxes, Individual Lap White Boards, Expo Dry Erase Markers variety pack, Bookbags, Headphones, Ear buds, two pocket folders, 1 inch 3 ring binders, site word flashcards, Playdough, or notebooks as well as contributions to purchase a Scholastic subscription for grades Pre-K through 5th grade.

Shop online using our Amazon Wishlist: https://amzn.to/3AlFiB9 or shop local and deliver to Perry Elementary:
955 W 29th St Erie, PA 16508
Monday - Friday from 8:00AM-3:00PM

Contact: Michelle Kephart, Community School Director
mkephart@eriesd.org | 814-460-4846 


Pfeiffer-Burleigh Elementary School
July 9 - July 16

Pfeiffer-Burleigh Elementary is looking to supply students with the following items: individual timers, Webster's Thesaurus for Students, Merriam-Webster's Dictionary for Children, sheet protectors, folders, highlighters, glue sticks, disinfectant wipes, hand sanitizer, tissues, dry erasers, Expo Dry Erase markers, markers, colored pencils and crayons.

Shop online using our Amazon Wishlist: https://amzn.to/3AlFiB9 or shop local and deliver to Pfeiffer-Burleigh:
235 E 11th St Erie, PA 16503
Monday - Friday from 8:00AM-3:00PM

Contact: Thomas Danias, BIS Specialist
tdanias@eriesd.org | 814-746-3657 


Strong Vincent Middle School
July 9 - July 16

Strong Vincent is looking to supply their students with backpacks for the upcoming school year. 

Shop online or shop local and deliver to Strong Vincent Middle:
1330 W 8th St, Erie PA 16502
Monday - Friday from 8:00AM-3:00PM

Contact: Katrina Byrd, Community School Director
kbyrd@eriesd.org | 814-440-9206