The students, faculty and friends of Overton High School were deeply affected by tragedy this week with the passing of a young classmate in a tragic house fire. In a show of support to the large family still reeling from losing a loved one and its home, the school is taking donations to help them out in this time of need. 

Today Principal Andrew Shuler Pelham gave the family with check for $500, made up of money collected from around the school. More money is needed, though, along with essentials like food, clothing, toiletries, shoes, beds and blankets. Giftcards to Kroger and Wal-Mart would also be greatly appreciated by the family.

If you would like to donate, please contact Overton's main office.

Overton High School
4820 Franklin Pike
Nashville, TN 37220
(615) 333-5135

If you are donating clothing, here is some helpful information on what is needed.

Children

• Boy - Wears 4t in clothing and 6t in shoe size.
• Boy - Wears 14-16 in clothing and 5 in shoe size.
• Boy - Sizes unknown
• Boy - Sizes unknown 
• Girl - Wears 5t in clothing and 11 in shoe size. 
• Girl - Wears 6t in clothing and 11 in shoe size. 
• Girl - Wears 8 slim in clothing and 13 1/2 in shoe size. 
• Girl - Wears 10-12 and 3 in shoe size.

There are also four adults in the family, two men and two women.

Anything that you can give would be HUGELY appreciated. Please help out this family and drop off a donation at Overton this weekend.