The Holtville Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization raised more than $46,000 through its Harvest Festival King and Queen fundraiser, bringing students, families and community members together to support the school. Mathes Strength and Belle Weimorts were named this year’s top schoolwide winners, earning the titles of Mr. HES and Miss HES. The fundraiser invited students to seek family and friend donations and business sponsorships, and to organize activities such as bake sales, yard sales, lemonade stands, car washes and community events. Participation was free, and families were encouraged to make a good-faith effort to raise at least $100, a fundraising goal, not a required payment. One boy and one girl…
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The Holtville High School Softball Team is bringing back a community favorite for another season — Chick-fil-A Friday. The fundraiser was launched last softball season as a way to raise money for the HHS Softball Program. Knowing Chick-fil-A is a favorite among all ages, the HHS Softball Booster Club came up with a simple idea: why not bring a little Chick-fil-A to Slapout on the first Friday of each month? What started as an idea quickly became a tradition embraced by the Holtville community. The first Chick-fil-A Friday of the new year was held this past week, and once again, the community showed up in a big way. “Not only…
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About a year ago, I created a Facebook page called Holtville Post. At the time, I honestly wasn’t sure what I wanted it to become. I just knew there was something missing. Like many people in our community, I would often hear about an event after it had already happened. I’d see photos online and think, “I wish I had known about that.” Whether it was a fundraiser, a school event, a local gathering, or a new business opening, it seemed like there wasn’t one central place where our community could stay connected. The Facebook groups are great and I love them but they become overwhelming with posts. I also…
