Southern Regional seventh-graders completed a variety of charitable projects in the first Southern Serves Day Feb. 14.

The projects had three goals: to support charities, to thank those who serve as first responders and in the military, and to provide happy Valentine’s Day wishes to those in local nursing homes.

Given the opportunity to actively demonstrate appreciation, care and concern, SRMS students joined the ranks of those in our community who are dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of others.

Projects included making 3,600 individual plastic utensil sets rolled in napkins for use in soup kitchens that serve…