As with many citizens all over the area, Emmaus Middle School students and teachers alike were concerned for those who were devastated by the recent flooding.  Friday, December 7^th they agreed to close the Middle School and all 43 students along with teachers and parent-helpers loaded up supplies and tools and traveled to Vernonia and Gaston to help in the clean up.

"All year we learn about serving those in our community," said eighth grade student and student council president Elizabeth Rice.  "We even have a community service class at school that makes regular time to help others inside and outside our school.  But after the flood, we felt like we needed to really do something real for our neighbors and friends."