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Once a month at Greenfield Elementary, eager students with envelopes of cash line the walls of the school’s front office.  The students wait patiently to meet with Jerry Hubbard, Coordinator of Elementary Savings for the Bank Of Botetourt, to deposit their, sometimes hard earned money into their “Kids Saving Account”.

Coordinator Jerry Hubbard is a retired teacher from Botetourt County Schools.  He taught 25 years in the area of mathematics.  According to Mr. Hubbard the “Kids Saving Account” functions as any other traditional savings account except a minimum balance is not needed to begin earning interest.  The savings program is offered  at four Botetourt County Elementary Schools including, Greenfield, Buchannan, Eagle Rock and Troutville.  Mr. Hubbard visits each school once a month to collect deposits and answer student questions.  “I particularly like coming to Greenfield Elementary because Missy Phillips, school secretary, is always helpful and so friendly.  Also, Greenfield has very well behaved and polite students which makes my job more enjoyable.”

The students at Greenfield are always anxious to meet with Mr. Hubbard to make banking transactions or to check on their current balance.  4th grader, Hunter McLauren has had a “Kids Saving Account” since Kindergarten.  “I collect money from doing chores and birthdays to put into my account.”  He and Anna Scott are both hoping to save enough money for a laptop or college.

The top photo features Hubbard and Meade Mayo. The bottom photo features Lilly Clevenger, Sarah Slater and Lauren Slater.

Submitted by Beth Umbarger.