Students from Panther Lake Elementary supported the community, raised money for the school PTA and spread good cheer throughout December with a variety of service projects.

A blanket and food drive netted enough collections to fill an entire van for the Multi-Service Center in Federal Way. One student alone collected 387 items for that food drive.

The student council also sold more than 1,300 candy canes and delivered them in a festive way to spread cheer. Money raised during the candy cane fundraiser benefited the school PTA.