Kids to Kids Adopts C.T. Sewell Empowerment School: School Number 16

March 3, 2008 - On Friday, March 14, Kids to Kids proudly adopted C.T. Sewell Elementary School, "Home of the Shining Stars."

This is the 16th school adopted by Kids to Kids. An adoption ceremony was held at 9:00 a.m., followed by a book distribution.

C.T. Sewell Elementary School is located at 700 East Lake Mead Drive in Henderson, Nevada.

During the initial book distribution at the adoption ceremony, students receive an initial bag of five books to take home. Thereafter, Kids to Kids distributes gently used and new books at the school and students will have the opportunity to choose a book to add to their home libraries on a monthly basis.

Among the prominent figures in attendance were CCSD Superintendent Dr. Walt Rulffes, Dr. Lauren Kohut-Rost, Deputy Superintendent, Instruction Unit and Monte Bay, Academic Manager, Empowerment Schools.

Also in attendance were Henderson Mayor James Gibson and a representative of Congressman Jon Porter's office.

Watch coverage of the event below.

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