Supporting Educators All Year Long: The Peepers Adopt-a-School Program
That’s why we launched Peepers for Teachers, our local give-back initiative focused on the educators themselves. From free eyewear to classroom supplies and special events, we aim to provide small but meaningful gestures of support for the people who give so much of themselves every day.
One of our favorite extensions of this program is the Adopt-a-School initiative — our way of reaching educators directly, one school at a time.
What Is Adopt-a-School?
Each month, we “adopt” a local school and deliver a small act of appreciation to its teachers and staff. Whether it’s dropping off classroom supplies, sponsoring a lunch, or surprising them with free eyewear, our goal is simple: remind teachers that their hard work is seen and appreciated.
We started this initiative in 2024 with schools in the Michigan City Area Schools (MCAS) district. In 2025, we’re excited to expand our reach into the La Porte Community School Corporation (LPCSC), continuing our mission to uplift even more educators throughout Northwest Indiana.
January 2025
Breakfast and Coffee for the staff of Lincoln Elementary.
February
Breakfast and coffee for staff of Hailmann Elementary. We also gave them sunglasses and readers!
March
Taco bar for lunch, cool down kits, and sunglasses and readers for the Handley Elementary staff.
April
Many of Peepers employees read to the students at Crichfield Elementary and we brought healthy snacks for the teacher lounge.
2024 Adopt-a-School Highlights
Focus Area: Michigan City Area Schools (MCAS)
Over the course of 2024, we proudly adopted 12 schools and the MCAS administration building, providing support through:
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- Free Peepers reading glasses, sunglasses, and no-correction styles
- Direct donations and project funding for classroom needs
- Volunteer time and on-site support from the Peepers team
- Lunches, treats, and care packages designed to surprise and delight
January
Sweet treats and goodie bags for the staff of Cool Spring Elementary.
February
Valentines Day cookies for the students and readers for the staff of Edgewood Elementary.
March
Career expo at Lake Hills Middle School. Students were able to see how Peepers glasses are made and design some peepers of their own!
April
Peepers employees held mock employment interviews for junior and senior high school students at the AK Smith Career Center.
May
Assisted at Joy Elementary's field day with running their activities.
June
Stocked the student store at Marsh Elementary School where they filled their rolling cart with goodies.
July
Helped organize books at Pine Elementary.
August
We handed out ice cream to the students and staff at Springfield Elementary.
September
Handed out Burritos for lunch at Barker Middle School.
October
Donated treat bags and candy to Krueger Middle School for Haunted Halloween Event.
November
Donated readers, silicone cases and breakfast for the staff at Michigan City Highschool.
December
Stocked the student store with school supplies at Knapp Elementary.
