Sand Springs Board of Education recognizes local churches for community contribution

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The Sand Springs Board of Education handed out a series of Sandite Pacesetter Awards to local religious leaders for their involvement in the school district and community volunteerism.

The Sand Springs Local Church Network recently held its annual Back 2 School Bash with free haircuts, medical evaluations, school supplies, and more for local students. The churches also frequently donate supplies to the schools, water, gatorade, and snacks to the athletic teams, and even hold service days where they paint, remodel, and clean up the schools.

Receiving awards were:

  • Nathan Woodmansee, Director of Sand Springs Community Services.

  • Rusty Gunn, Lead Pastor at Church That Matters.

  • The Stronghold church.

  • Scott French, Lead Pastor at Solace Church.

  • Jared Jackson, Student Pastor at Angus Church.

  • Todd Nance, Lead Pastor at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church.

  • Paul Ozburn, Lead Pastor at St. Andrew Lutheran Church.

  • Linda Scott, Administrator at Reach Church.

  • Matt Barnett, Student Pastor at HillSpring Church.

  • Jason Chambers, Student Pastor at CrossPoint Church.

Also recognized was Jay Rotert, who was presented the Pacesetter Award for his efforts to make the Sandite Virtual Academy a highly respected and successful program.