Order mulch, support schools’ graduating seniors

We’re still in the grips of winter, but it’s not too early to start thinking about spring and revitalizing your landscaping.

The PTSAs at both Falls Church High School and JEB Stuart High School are selling mulch, with the proceeds supporting each school’s Class of 2015 all-night graduation party.

Three cubic-foot bags of double-shredded hardwood mulch from Falls Church High School are $5.25 each if ordered by Feb. 21 and $5.50 after. The order deadline is March 16. You can order mulch online or print an order form and mail a check. Instructions are on the PTSA website.

There’s free delivery if you purchase 15 bags or more and live within five miles of the school. Otherwise, you’ll need to pick up your mulch at Falls Church High School on March 21 between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

The JEB Stuart mulch sale is very similar. The order deadline is March 15. The cost is $5.50 per bag. Delivery is free with orders of 30 bags or more or $25 with fewer bags for customers inside the Stuart attendance area. Bags will be delivered on March 21 or can be picked up at the school on March 22, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Pay online or send a check.

All-night graduation parties are chaperoned, alcohol free events – with music, games, food, and prizes –  designed as a fun alternative to out-of-control booze fests.