Osceola School District Names Four Individuals As 2025 Outstanding School Volunteers of the Year

Adult Outstanding School Volunteer of the Year – Bettina Grzeskowiak, Celebration High School

Through Ms. Grzeskowiak's work with the Embrace Celebration Volunteer Group, her goal is to help as many people as possible, particularly those who struggle with food insecurity. Celebration High School has a market for students to "shop" at for non-perishable items. What they were missing was fresh fruits and vegetables, and in stepped Ms. Grzeskowiak and Embrace. Every Friday, she and the Embrace Team go to the Second Harvest Food Bank and pick up a box truck full of fresh items to be delivered to several schools, including Celebration High. Each week, several hundred pounds of items are delivered, free of charge, to the school to the delight of the students. With a large population of students who live in hotels, this food can literally be a lifesaver. On any given Friday, there are approximately 350-400 students who come through the market during lunch to get food, particularly the fresh fruit and vegetables. Ms. Grzeskowiak has also helped Celebration High collect clothing for the opening of the Storm Boutique. She has been out in front of the initiative talking with community groups, schools, and business partners to determine the needs of students from elementary to high school. She has given exemplary service to the students at Celebration High School and is extremely deserving of this recognition.

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