WCSO 2021 Annual Report - Flipbook - Page 20
WCSO Volunteers and Staff
HELP THE 2021 SCHOOL YEAR
As Lenox Elementary students returned for their
first day back in person, they were greeted by
beautiful landscaping along with some special
cheering and encouragement. This year, a Sheriff’s
Office team joined the project to “adopt” a school
in support of our students. On August 19, Sheriff
Garrett and a group of 12 other employees,
volunteers, and family members met to beautify
the school for reopening. All in a day’s work, they
weeded, spread bark-dust, and painted.
On September 9, eight of the staff and volunteers
returned to greet and welcome the students
back, cheering and waving while displaying signs
in English and Spanish. A volunteer adequately
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referred to our group as the “Lenox Cheer Team!”
Lenox’s principal, Sarah Keller, said, “We are eager
and excited to have the Washington County
Sheriff’s Office support us in the beautification and
welcoming students’ project!” The school staff,
parents, and students were very appreciative of the
clean look and the encouragement.
WCSO would like to thank every single one of
our volunteers. WCSO has 293 active volunteers
between the ages of 14–80+ who together equate
to an average of 18 full-time positions! Their
innovation, compassion, and continued dedication
to the community are essential to our mission to
best serve Washington County.
