Students in the Hurley School District will celebrate the accomplishments of their service-learning program by organizing and hosting an open house that will be open to the public. Additionally, during the school day they will write letters to servicemen and women who are serving overseas including alumni of their school district.

Shelter is a basic but essential word, meaning a structure protecting one from the elements. For most it means at the minimum four walls and a ceiling but for many it could mean a tent, a car or a cardboard box.

Childhood obesity is a major issue that affects our current youth, and is a risk factor for many chronic metabolic and psychological conditions. Interventions that can favorably impact health behaviors associated with the prevention of childhood obesity (such as a healthy diet) could potentially prevent unhealthy weight gain among youth, and spare them from such consequences. Fruit and vegetable consumption are also two commonly noted dietary factors that are negatively associated with childhood obesity.