James Stephens Elementary School seeking umbrella donations
Updated: 2:54 PM EDT Sep 21, 2025
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James Stephens Elementary School is looking for large umbrella donations from businesses to assist with the school day dismissals that take place during pouring rain.According to a Facebook post, rain heavily impacted the school’s dismissal on Friday, as teachers and staff jumped in to assist students, escorting them to cars during a downpour.However, despite the efforts of teachers, the school could still use some help.”If you, or someone you know, owns a business with large umbrellas (think promotional golf umbrellas) and would be willing to donate a few, we would be beyond grateful,” the post said. “These would go a long way in keeping our teachers, students, and volunteers dry during these unpredictable Florida afternoons.”If you or someone you know would like to help the school out and donate, message the account behind the Facebook post.DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.
James Stephens Elementary School is looking for large umbrella donations from businesses to assist with the school day dismissals that take place during pouring rain.
According to a Facebook post, rain heavily impacted the school’s dismissal on Friday, as teachers and staff jumped in to assist students, escorting them to cars during a downpour.
However, despite the efforts of teachers, the school could still use some help.
“If you, or someone you know, owns a business with large umbrellas (think promotional golf umbrellas) and would be willing to donate a few, we would be beyond grateful,” the post said. “These would go a long way in keeping our teachers, students, and volunteers dry during these unpredictable Florida afternoons.”
If you or someone you know would like to help the school out and donate, message the account behind the Facebook post.
DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.
