At St. Bernard School, the spirit of Thanksgiving shines brightly through our cherished tradition of giving back. This year, our annual Thanksgiving Baskets Project once again brought our school and parish communities together to provide a heartfelt blessing to families in need.
Each classroom had the meaningful task of filling two baskets with food items. The students embraced the opportunity to serve, decorating the baskets with care and adding a personal touch by writing thoughtful cards to include inside. The project didn’t stop at collecting food—students also sacrificed part of their free time to “shop” at the school store for any remaining items needed to complete the baskets.
Thanks to the incredible generosity of St. Bernard Parish and the contributions from our students, staff, and teachers, we filled enough baskets to bless 50 families. Each family received a decorated basket brimming with food, an additional grocery bag of staples, and two loaves of fresh bread donated by Breadsmith. Teachers pitched in by donating money to purchase pies and potatoes, ensuring these families could enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal.
A project of this magnitude wouldn’t be possible without the tireless efforts of our dedicated staff. A huge thank you goes out to Mrs. Bongel, Mrs. Soderdahl, Mrs. Zaruba, and Mrs. Heling for their organization and leadership in making this service project a success.
At St. Bernard, we strive to instill the values of gratitude and service in our students. The Thanksgiving Baskets Project is a beautiful reminder of the power of community, compassion, and giving thanks by giving back.
Wishing everyone in the St. Bernard family a joyful and blessed Thanksgiving!
St. Bernard Catholic School is part of the Green Bay Area Catholic Education (GRACE) School System. It is a private Catholic school serving Preschool and Elementary through 8th grade (PK3-8) with open enrollment. St. Bernard’s provides an individualized education in a faith-based environment. Each child is supported not only academically, but spiritually.
