09/04/2026
We are proud to be partnering with Leigh Community Schools for the Panther Branch in-school savings program!
๐พ๐ฐ FUN FRIDAY: INTRODUCING THE PANTHER BRANCH OF CITIZENS STATE BANK! ๐ฐ๐พ
Tomorrow, Leigh Community School is rolling out something exciting for Fun Friday โ the Panther Branch of Citizens State Bank! ๐ฆ๐พ
Tomorrow is our introduction to the program, where students will learn all about the Panther Branch, saving money, and what it means to become a savvy saver.
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Our first official day of business and student deposits will be Thursday, September 17, 2026!
And there's even more excitementโฆ ๐๐พ
๐ EVERY STUDENT WHO MAKES A DEPOSIT WILL RECEIVE A CITIZENS STATE BANK PANTHER T-SHIRT! ๐
Plus, on your student's very first deposit, Citizens State Bank will deposit an additional $5 into their account โ no matter when that first deposit is made! ๐ต
The Panther Branch is a unique, in-school savings program that is only active at Leigh Community Schools. With parent/guardian permission, students can open a non-interest-bearing savings account and begin saving toward short- and long-term goals.
โจ A few important things to know:
There is NO minimum deposit! Any amount can be deposited. Every little bit is a step toward becoming a savvy saver!
๐ฆ All money deposited will be held under one central umbrella account with Citizens State Bank.
๐ Each child's deposit information will be maintained separately and will remain confidential.
๐พ Student accounts are active only at the Panther Branch.
๐ต Withdrawals will be allowed when a student leaves the school or graduates from 6th grade. At that time, a check will be issued for the balance in the student's account.
๐งพ Students will receive a copy of each deposit slip to take home.
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After opening day, the Panther Branch will be open for student deposits on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 7:45โ8:15 a.m. during the academic year.
We are excited to partner with Citizens State Bank to give our students real-world experience with saving, financial institutions, and setting goals โ while helping them develop a lifelong habit of saving at an early age. ๐ฐ๐
๐พ We're building a community of economists right here at Leigh Community Schools โ and we're excited to help our Panthers become savvy savers!