Clinton County Middle School recently wrapped up its annual Pennies for Patients drive. Since 1994, millions of dollars have been raised in pennies and other spare change by more than 10 million elementary, middle, and high school students throughout the country.

The funds, collected during a three-week period, benefit The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. This year, the winning grade level at CCMS was fifth grade, raising $770.98.

The homeroom winner was Kim Stonecipher with $286.45. The eighth grade raised $490.86. The homeroom winner was Amanda Dalton with $181.04. The sixth grade raised $333.85. The homeroom winner was Lonnie Brown with $164.05. The seventh grade raised $229.31. The homeroom winner was Brandon Pharis with $155.88.

CCMS student Caitlin Taylor, pictured here, assists with the Pennies for Patients drive every year by collecting the boxes from the classrooms each day. Because she is an eighth grader, this is Caitlin’s last year to work with the Pennies for Patients program at CCMS. Thanks for your hard work Caitlin.