LISBON – A number of volunteers have been helping teachers prepare for the first day of school on Tuesday, Sept. 4.

Volunteers assisted with laminating, trimming, photocopying, room decorating and book binding for Lisbon Community School, Philip W. Sugg Middle School and Lisbon High School. Recently at Sugg, Connie Fowler and her daughter, Cathy Williams, worked on the scrapbook of press releases for the area schools. Fowler and Williams both volunteer throughout the school year and were among those who achieved more than 100 hours of service during the last school year.

“It’s all about making a difference in the schools and helping our kids and grandkids,” said Fowler.

Last year volunteers contributed 11,922 hours of service to the Lisbon School Department.

New volunteer training is held at 5:30 p.m. prior to the monthly PTO meetings at 6:30. The first PTO meeting for the school year is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 12. Registration is required for the training class. For more information, contact Monica Millhime, community resource and volunteer coordinator, at 754-0021 or e-mail [email protected].