Batavia High School students participate in a previous year’s Polar Plunge for Special Olympics.

Batavia High School students, teachers, administrators, and board of education members will be “Freezin’ for a Reason” on Saturday, Feb. 1 as they once again participate in the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics.

They have set a goal to raise $10,000 by the end of January. The plunge will take place at Joe’s Crab Shack in Newport, Ky. beginning at 11 a.m.

Senior Bailey Schultz said, “This is a great opportunity to support Ohio’s Special Olympics athletes and we are asking for the communities help to reach our fundraising goal of $10,000.” That may sound like a lot of money for a group of high school students to raise, but over the past three years this team has donated over $18,000 to Special Olympics. This year’s 102 member team is determined to reach their goal.

To sponsor a student, visit the Ohio Special Olympics website at www.sooh.org and follow the links to the February 1st Polar Plunge. The team name is Batavia High School – Business Professionals of America (BPA).

A secure donation can be made by clicking on the team’s link. Donations to specific team members can also be made by clicking on their name. All donations are tax deductible.

Business Professionals of America is the leading student organization for members pursuing careers in business, information technology and other related careers. BPA members are in the Great Oaks Legal Management and Support satellite program at Batavia High School.

For more information, contact chapter advisor Angie Kovacs at kovacs_a@bataviaschools.org.