Riverwood student-baked holiday pies raise funds for culinary program

The Culinary Arts Department of Riverwood International Charter School more than doubled sales of holiday pies this fall. Thanks to the community's support, sales of the student-made pumpkin, chocolate, and apple crumb pies skyrocketed from 154 last year to over 400 this year. Chef Elissa Oliver joined the Raider faculty four years ago and began the wildly successful holiday pie fundraiser three years ago. Every student in the Culinary Arts program contributes to the pie baking, and profits fund new equipment and programs. The Culinary Arts program currently has approximately 190 students in grades 9-12. In addition to the pie-baking project, students will have the opportunity to take part in local, state, and even national competitions.