On Wednesday, March 26th, Jonesboro-Hodge Elementary and United Way of Northeast Louisiana held its annual Pen-Pal Reveal Parade. Since October, respective 2nd-graders have participated in monthly correspondence as a “pen-friend” with 20 community volunteers.

“The pen-pal program through United Way’s READ.LEARN.SUCCEED program has not only helped our students sharpen their reading and writing skills but has created positive community connections and empowered our community to get involved in our school. Special thanks to the following: Ms. Micheller Saucer of United Way, Smurfit-WestRock, Jackson Parish Sheriff’s Office, Origin Bank, and ULM Occupational Therapy Assistant Program.” – Ms. Copeland, Principal.