WATERFORD, Mich., Sept. 2, 2022 – Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner Jim Nash and his office of Volunteer Ambassadors’ “Band of Superheroes” will bring their superpowers to Herrington Elementary School students on Tuesday, September 6, 2022. beginning at 8:20 a.m. The superheroes and Commissioner Nash will join community leaders to greet students as they walk into the school building located at 541 Bay Street in Pontiac, Michigan. For three years, the Oakland County Water Resources Volunteer Ambassadors’ Superheroes have helped students start the school year on a positive note by encouraging the students to do their very best in class. The Superheroes also give students masks, school supplies, and other educational items to kick off the school year.
This year’s superheroes scheduled to join Water Resources Commissioner Jim Nash will be Black Panther, Captain Marvel, Hawkeye, Antman, Superman, Spiderman, Ironman, and Leonardo the Ninja Turtle.
“This is an event that my staff truly enjoys. It helps bring our kids into the new year with a fun introduction and my employees get to support the community they serve,” said Oakland County Water Commissioner Jim Nash.
The mission, as a partner with Herrington Elementary School, the Pontiac School District, Genisys Credit Union, the Herrington Neighborhood Association’s Jean Matthews, and Pontiac City Councilman William Parker is to bring cheer and excitement to the children to make their day memorable and special. In-kind donations of masks are courtesy of the Michigan Rural Water Association.
The 2023 Kids’ Calendar contest artwork entry forms for 4th and 5th graders will be shared by Water Resources Commissioner Jim Nash and the Superheroes. They will promote the environmental contest. All calendar contest artwork entries and forms are due by Friday, October 7, 2022. For more information about the contest, call Jacy Garrison at 248-858-5264 or email, calendarcontest@oakgov.com. To receive an online application and view, last year’s students’ artwork go to www.oakgov.com/water. For more information and media inquiries, contact Julia Ruffin at 248-791-4367.
About the Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner’s Office
The Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner’s Office is dedicated to protecting public health and safety, preserving natural resources and a healthy environment, maintaining reliable, high-quality service, ensuring the value of investment, and contributing to economic prosperity. We set goals that encourage efforts to meet or exceed local, state, and federal water quality standards, environmental regulations, and safety requirements within our control. To learn more about us, visit www.oakgov.com/water.
