Ward Central Elementary Receives Backpack Donation and Supplies

Ward Central Elementary received a generous gift Tuesday. Thanks to Arkansas Office Products in Sherwood and Pinnacle Structures in Cabot, 50 new backpacks and boxes full of school supplies will be put to good use. 

For the past four years, Arkansas Office Products in Sherwood has been donating backpacks filled with supplies to Central Arkansas schools. They started with 100 backpacks and since they've teamed up with their customers, which include Pinnacle Structures, they've been able to donate 700 backpacks this year.

Pam Griffin works for Pinnacle Structures. Her grandson attends Ward Central Elementary and her daughter is a member of the PTO.

Steven Pawloski, President of Arkansas Office Products says they've been able to donate to four school districts this year. He says they love giving back to the community and hope to donate even more next year.

Ward Central Principal Dawn Verkler and Assistant Principal Andy Sullivan are grateful for the donation. School starts Monday, August 17th, and they can't wait to see the smiles on students' faces when they see the new backpacks and supplies.

Special Thanks:

Arkansas Office Products
Steve Pawloski, President
Sharon Regnas, Vice President
Nichole Singleton

Pinnacle Structures
Nancy Bard
Courtney Jackson
Pam Griffin