Sophomores Spearhead Crayon Collection

Posted Date: 12/22/2023

Wantagh High School sophomores Jayla George and Kayla Spisto wanted to do something to help others, so they partnered with the Crayon Initiative to provide coloring supplies to children in hospitals.

Jayla and Kayla first reached out to Principal Dr. Paul Guzzone, who was thrilled to support their project so they could begin collecting crayons at school. Then, they contacted the other principals and soon had all five schools in Wantagh involved. Students and staff could donate used crayons, which are later melted down and remanufactured by the Crayon Initiative before being sent to more than 240 children’s hospitals across the country.

The students said that they discovered the Crayon Initiative online and felt it would be a great way to bring all Wantagh schools together to make a positive difference. Jayla and Kayla created flyers which were sent to each school to promote the drive.

“It makes us feel good to help in some way,” Kayla said. “It’s something that we can do to give back to the community.”