Second graders did it again; students at Dent Elementary School this year continued a longtime tradition of packing holiday gift boxes for military personnel.

Donations came from all second graders at Dent. This is their ninth year doing this project, said teacher Katie Bartelink, one of the organizers of the second grade project.

A total of 16 boxes went to Korea, Germany, while others were going to submarines (unknown destinations), as well as Florida, Texas, Oklahoma, and Virginia.

“Some second graders were able to send packages to uncles and cousins. Donations included snacks, toiletries, puzzle books, Christmas decor, candy, and more,” Bartelink explained. “All students wrote personal letters to include in the boxes.”

Second grade teachers at the school include Mrs. Pettitt, Miss Campbell, Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. Shultz, Mrs. Lueck and Mrs. Bartelink.