MILLARD, Neb. (KMTV) — A Millard mom’s donation in memory of her late son helped fully fund wish lists for all 36 district schools for the first time.
- Money raised goes towards new tools, materials and activities all aimed at enhancing students’ learning.
- For the Ritterbushes, although their first born never got the chance to attend a Millard school, giving back in his honor has become a tradition.
- Dana Ritterbush’s donation was the final boost to reach the foundation’s goal of more than $30,000 that will go directly back to Millard schools.
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For the past three years, a community initiative has inspired neighbors to fund projects for students in Millard. Now, for the first time, every one of the district’s 36 schools had their wish lists fully funded thanks in part to a final, heartfelt push from one mom.
From stocking a book vending machine to adding instruments for a unified music class, every year Share Omaha and the Millard Public Schools Foundation (MPSF) ask teachers and students what they truly need and in turn, make a wish list…