Palmdale Kiwanis West Donates $44,027 to local schools

The Palmdale School District has partnered with the Kiwanis Club since the club’s inception, in 1971. Of the $49,105 given to local nonprofits, $44,027 was presented to elementary and middle schools throughout Palmdale. The principals received their checks, Tuesday evening, at the District’s Board of Education meeting.

Palmdale School District Superintendent Raul Maldonado and his assistant superintendents sold 1,728 ducks, bringing in an additional $3,456.

“The Palmdale School District truly values our partnership with Kiwanis Palmdale West,” Maldonado said. “Every year, the duck race continues to grow. Our schools love to participate in the duck race to raise valuable funds. The duck race and competition have become legendary in our school district. We are very thankful for the opportunity to receive duck sales money. We appreciate all the support provided by our Kiwanis club friends. Thank you so much.”

The Palmdale School District Foundation earned $1 from every duck sold by one of the District’s schools. They were presented with a check for $15,737. Those funds go toward grants for which District teachers can apply to cover additional activities that relate directly to student learning, such as field trips, after-school activities and assemblies.

“We are always excited to help out the Kiwanis Club as they have been longtime supporters of not only PSD but of the community as well,” PSD Foundation President Candace Craven said.