In September, the Novato Unified School District received a generous donation of 450 student backpacks from Costco and two large boxes of paper, pencils and highlights, etc. from the Dollar Tree. The supplies were distributed to NUSD schools by Karen Valentine, Coordinator of Student Services. ” The donation of backpacks from Costco and the school supplies from the Dollar Tree are examples of our generous community businesses and partners helping our students. Thank you,” commented Jim Hogeboom, NUSD Superintendent.