HEB ISD School & Family Magazine April/May 2016 | Page 15

L.D. Bell High School Reaches Out to the HEB Community Students at L.D. Bell work hard each day to excel in academics, athletics, and extracurricular activities, and they still somehow find the time to support the community through outreach and service projects. Each year, the Blue Raiders unite around several philanthropic projects to make a difference in the lives’ of others. This year, they “backed the blue” with a special dress day in honor of a fallen police officer. Students also collected canned goods for the 6Stones Black and Blue Food Drive and for a holiday donation drive to support local families in need. Blue Raider clubs support many local organizations and causes including the Bedford Animal Shelter, St. Philip-sponsored “Jump for Joy” event, HEB Clothes Closet, City of Hurst tree lighting and judo tournament, Bedford’s SuessFest, the Raiders for Change drive, and many more. The L.D. Bell student body has a heart for the community, and when it comes to lending a hand, the Raiders always rally to help others. 13