Lindale ISD Aids Van ISD in Tornado Recovery

VAN — The Van ISD Education Foundation received a donation of $1,000 Thursday from the Lindale ISD Education Foundation. According to a Van ISD news release, the donation is for disaster relief after multiple Van ISD buildings sustained significant damage from an EF3 tornado on May 10. “The support has been tremendous,” said Van ISD Superintendent Don Dunn. “We are incredibly appreciative for all the donations we have received.” Lindale ISD Superintendent Stan Surratt wore a red shirt designed by Lindale ISD teachers to show support for Van while presenting the check to the Van ISD Education Foundation. “Any day we can get Stan Surratt in a red shirt is a good day,” Dunn said.

Also on Thursday, Van ISD received a $1,000 donation from Storm Assist, an organization of storm chasers devoted to providing aid to communities impacted by severe weather, and a $1,500 donation from CA Partners, Inc. Though the devastation from the tornado is great, Dunn says he is confident that Van ISD will recover, restore, and rebuild. “We didn’t lose any of our kids, and that’s what is important,” Dunn said. “We are going to get better from here.” Monetary donations for Van ISD recovery efforts are being accepted at http://www.crowdrise.com/vanisdtornadorelief or Van ISD Attn: Tornado Relief; P.O. Box 697; Van, TX 75790.