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Cobb Students and Police Officers Spread Holiday Cheer

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A Cobb Schools police officer serves up holiday cheer for Cobb students with Santa's help.

A dance party with Santa, cookie decorating, face painting, gift wrapping, and shopping trips buzzing with excitement—all these magical moments came together to brighten the holidays for Cobb students in need. Across the District, hundreds of high school students and Cobb Schools police officers volunteered to spread cheer and create memories that warm hearts and strengthen community bonds. 

At Pope High School, the annual Shop with a Greyhound (SWAG) event brought over 400 student volunteers together to create an unforgettable day for Brumby Elementary School students. The celebration began with Santa's arrival for a festive dance party in the cafeteria. Next, students were whisked away on buses to Target, where they carefully selected gifts with the help of their high school mentors. The fun continued at Pope with jumpy houses, art and cookie decorating stations, and a pizza party. The heartwarming event was made possible because of the fundraising efforts of the Pope community and showed the power of students helping students as high schoolers poured their hearts into creating a day of joy and generosity. 

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Walton High School kicked off its first-ever Shop with a Raider, serving 21 elementary students from local feeder schools. Each student was paired with a team of three Walton volunteers who guided them through a day of holiday fun. A pancake breakfast, face painting, and crafts kept spirits high, while a trip to Target allowed students to pick out items they needed and wanted, including gifts for their families. Sports team members and Walton staff brought more joy to the festivities. Walton’s students raised all the funds for the event, demonstrating their commitment to making a difference in their community. 

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Down the road, Wheeler High School’s Shop with a Wildcat sparkled like holiday lights. The young visitors got their faces painted, made cards, decorated cookies, and played games. Students from five elementary schools—Brumby Elementary School, Eastvalley Elementary School, Powers Ferry Elementary School, Sedalia Park Elementary School, and Sope Creek Elementary School—were treated to a day that celebrated connection and compassion. 

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Meanwhile, Cobb Schools police officers partnered with area law enforcement for the annual Cops and Kids holiday event, turning police cruisers into sleighs and escorting students to stores to shop for presents. Each student was given $140 to shop for essentials like clothing and shoes before choosing toys for themselves. In a touching display of generosity, several students wanted to use their gift allowance to spread the holiday cheer and select toys for their siblings. After the shopping adventures, officers volunteered their gift wrapping services, creating bonds that went beyond the uniform. The holiday shopping events across the county showcased the caring spirit of Cobb students and staff, setting the stage for a New Year filled with more memory-making possibilities.

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