01/23/2026
As many of you know, our community is grieving the heartbreaking loss of sweet Scarlett. 💔 The students, faculty, and staff of Ellen Myers, along with all of Claiborne County, are hurting right now — and we’re wrapping this family in prayer and support.
To help lift even one burden during this time of grief, some parents at Ellen Myers are collecting donations for the family in the form of gift cards (gas cards, Visa cards, DoorDash cards, fast food cards, etc.) or cash — anything to help with the many unexpected needs that come in the days ahead.
How to help (in person):
You can drop off cash or gift cards at the front office of Ellen Myers School during school hours. No names have to be mentioned — they will know exactly what it’s for.
How to help (online):
The Ellen Myers PTO has also provided a Venmo option to donate directly to benefit the family.
âś… CORRECT Venmo username:
⚠️ Important: When typing the username, choose the one WITHOUT any punctuation at the end. The other similar accounts showing punctuation are unfortunately spam accounts.
(See the attached photos — one shows the QR code, the other shows which account to select.)
If you’re not able to donate, please send prayers for this family — and please share this post so it reaches as many people as possible. It truly takes a village… and right now, Ellen Myers and Claiborne County are stepping up to be theirs. 🖤🙏
