Students plant succulents with business partner

PARKERSBURG – North Christian School teamed with its business partner Murray Sheet Metal on Friday to help students “grow” their community.

North Christian School kindergarteners planted succulents, such as cactus and aloe, as part of a lesson with Murray Sheet Metal Office Manager Karen Henline. The students also wrapped the planters in pictures and paintings they created.

“I chose the succulents because they worked really well last year and the animals don’t tend to eat them,” Henline said.

The planters will be taken back to Murray Sheet Metal and placed upon concrete displays.

“It gives a bit of color and beauty to things,” she said. “I’ll take pictures of the display and share those with the kids.”