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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Since 1952, Shopper’s Corner in the rear of Schofield Elementary School has been providing the community with some of the best deals in town. With designer brands for less than the price of a morning’s to-go coffee, Shopper’s Corner is truly a hidden gem in town.
The thrift and consignment shop serves not only to spruce up anyone’s wardrobe, but also to fund many of the Parent Teacher Organization’s (PTO) programs. “All of the folks that help out are volunteers and parents with children at the school,” said Liz O’Connor, who just began volunteering at Shopper’s Corner this year. “It’s great for community, but also all the sales go right back to school’s PTO for enrichment activities for the kids. So it’s kind of a win-win.”
Every Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and the first Saturday of the month from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. during the school year, shoppers are welcome to find deals on accessories, shoes, and clothes for women, men, and children. The shop is currently selling Halloween costumes, too. Throughout the year, Shopper’s Corner will offer half-price and bag sales for those with a budget looking to go on a shopping spree.
During recess, some of the students will help to collect the Shopper’s Corner signs to get a lollipop reward as the store prepares to close for the day. On the Wednesday half days, some students come in with their parents to find gently worn clothes.
Shopper’s Corner, run by Schofield Elementary PTO, sells gently worn clothing to support the school’s Parent Teacher Organization.
“It’s definitely about supporting the PTO, so this becomes one of our larger fundraisers on a yearly basis. Lots of parents who volunteer to help run it, parents who donate, parents and the community who come shop are all supporting it,” said Kristen Toffer, President of the Schofield PTO.
“It’s really been a longstanding tradition that’s been really good for the school and the community.”
