The Port Townsend High School Music Boosters donated 16 cases of kettle corn to the child care program at Salish Coast Elementary for kids’ snacks.

School employees, including classified staff supported by certified teachers, lead enrichment activities such as nature walks, piano, keyboarding and art at the recently launched Port Townsend School District childcare program.

The program works to keep children well-fed by school kitchen staff, while also keeping them busy with safe, engaging activities.

“It truly is a whole-school community program, with everyone participating to the best of their ability,” said Melissa Love, Port Townsend School District child care supervisor and special education teacher. “I couldn't be more proud to be a part of this child care program or the Salish Coast Elementary staff. Thank you for the donation and for supporting our child care endeavors, PT Music Boosters.”

The kettle corn was initially going to be sold in a fundraising effort for the PTHS Orchestra’s trip to Los Angeles, which has been postponed until November. The PTHS Music Boosters had already purchased the kettle corn, but instead of going unsold, they wanted to see it used by kids in the community.

About 70 PTHS students had signed up to participate in a music clinic at UCLA and see the Los Angeles Symphony. The Music Boosters are rescheduling those plans to also take place this November.

Students of the PTHS Orchestra program are currently involved in a “virtual symphony” project, through which they work on music at home. It will be combined to be streamed online, as a group.

“We worked so hard on the music, so this is a chance for the kids to give a very special gift back to our community in the form of a virtual performance to thank everyone for their support,” PTHS music director Daniel Ferland said.