Grove J. Tuttle Elementary School Student Council held a Walk-A-Thon to raise funds for the East Haven Police Athletic League on April 14, 2023. The council raised $1,100 to donate as a thank you for the support and security provided by the police department. Officer Ryan Michalowski who often visits the school volunteered to have his head shaved by students for meeting the initial fund raising goal of $300. First grade students dance to music during the celebration. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

Grove J. Tuttle Elementary School Student Council held a Walk-A-Thon to raise funds for the East Haven Police Athletic League on April 14, 2023. The council raised $1,100 to donate as a thank you for the support and security provided by the police department. Officer Ryan Michalowski who often visits the school volunteered to have his head shaved by students for meeting the initial fund raising goal of $300. First grade students dance to music during the celebration. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

Grove J. Tuttle Elementary School Student Council held a Walk-A-Thon to raise funds for the East Haven Police Athletic League on April 14, 2023. The council raised $1,100 to donate as a thank you for the support and security provided by the police department. Officer Ryan Michalowski who often visits the school volunteered to have his head shaved by students for meeting the initial fund raising goal of $300. Physical eduction teacher Sabrina Lemere, R, acted as dj for the party. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

Grove J. Tuttle Elementary School Student Council held a Walk-A-Thon to raise funds for the East Haven Police Athletic League on April 14, 2023. The council raised $1,100 to donate as a thank you for the support and security provided by the police department. Officer Ryan Michalowski who often visits the school volunteered to have his head shaved by students for meeting the initial fund raising goal of $300. Officer Michalowski sits ready to have his head shaved as teacher and student council lead Jenna Pierpont-Grayson addresses the students. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

Grove J. Tuttle Elementary School Student Council held a Walk-A-Thon to raise funds for the East Haven Police Athletic League on April 14, 2023. The council raised $1,100 to donate as a thank you for the support and security provided by the police department. Officer Ryan Michalowski who often visits the school volunteered to have his head shaved by students for meeting the initial fund raising goal of $300. Student council members react as Officer Michalowski has his head shaved. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

Grove J. Tuttle Elementary School Student Council held a Walk-A-Thon to raise funds for the East Haven Police Athletic League on April 14, 2023. The council raised $1,100 to donate as a thank you for the support and security provided by the police department. Officer Ryan Michalowski who often visits the school volunteered to have his head shaved by students for meeting the initial fund raising goal of $300. Students react as Officer Michalowski has his head shaved. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

Grove J. Tuttle Elementary School Student Council held a Walk-A-Thon to raise funds for the East Haven Police Athletic League on April 14, 2023. The council raised $1,100 to donate as a thank you for the support and security provided by the police department. Officer Ryan Michalowski who often visits the school volunteered to have his head shaved by students for meeting the initial fund raising goal of $300. Teacher and student council lead Jenna Pierpont-Grayson helps shave Officer Michalowski’s head. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

Grove J. Tuttle Elementary School Student Council held a Walk-A-Thon to raise funds for the East Haven Police Athletic League on April 14, 2023. The council raised $1,100 to donate as a thank you for the support and security provided by the police department. Officer Ryan Michalowski who often visits the school volunteered to have his head shaved by students for meeting the initial fund raising goal of $300. Officer Michalowski has his head shaved by fifth grade student Mya Ortega as teacher and student council lead Jenna Pierpont-Grayson looks on. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

Grove J. Tuttle Elementary School Student Council held a Walk-A-Thon to raise funds for the East Haven Police Athletic League on April 14, 2023. The council raised $1,100 to donate as a thank you for the support and security provided by the police department. Officer Ryan Michalowski who often visits the school volunteered to have his head shaved by students for meeting the initial fund raising goal of $300. Officer Michalowski has his head shaved by fifth grade student Beatrice Mensah as teacher and student council lead Jenna Pierpont-Grayson looks on. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

Grove J. Tuttle Elementary School Student Council held a Walk-A-Thon to raise funds for the East Haven Police Athletic League on April 14, 2023. The council raised $1,100 to donate as a thank you for the support and security provided by the police department. Officer Ryan Michalowski who often visits the school volunteered to have his head shaved by students for meeting the initial fund raising goal of $300. Fifth grade teacher Renee McIntyre helps finish shave Officer Michalowski’s head. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

Grove J. Tuttle Elementary School Student Council held a Walk-A-Thon to raise funds for the East Haven Police Athletic League on April 14, 2023. The council raised $1,100 to donate as a thank you for the support and security provided by the police department. Officer Ryan Michalowski who often visits the school volunteered to have his head shaved by students for meeting the initial fund raising goal of $300. Fifth grade teacher and student council lead Jenna Pierpont-Grayson, L, addresses the students as Officer Michalowski holds a ceremonial check while student Mya Ortega reacts. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

Grove J. Tuttle Elementary School Student Council held a Walk-A-Thon to raise funds for the East Haven Police Athletic League on April 14, 2023. The council raised $1,100 to donate as a thank you for the support and security provided by the police department. Officer Ryan Michalowski who often visits the school volunteered to have his head shaved by students for meeting the initial fund raising goal of $300. Custodian Vinny Borzillo uses a bubble machine for the students during the dance party. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

Grove J. Tuttle Elementary School Student Council held a Walk-A-Thon to raise funds for the East Haven Police Athletic League on April 14, 2023. The council raised $1,100 to donate as a thank you for the support and security provided by the police department. Officer Ryan Michalowski who often visits the school volunteered to have his head shaved by students for meeting the initial fund raising goal of $300. Bubbles fly during the dance party as Officer Michalowski, L, stands with Officer Burrell, R, and the student council at the completion of the dance party. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

Grove J. Tuttle Elementary School Student Council held a Walk-A-Thon to raise funds for the East Haven Police Athletic League on April 14, 2023. The council raised $1,100 to donate as a thank you for the support and security provided by the police department. Officer Ryan Michalowski who often visits the school volunteered to have his head shaved by students for meeting the initial fund raising goal of $300. Custodian Vinny Borzillo uses a bubble machine for the students during the dance party. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier