Safety Patrol picnic rewards students for hard work

May 14, 2016 at 6:00 a.m. | Updated May 14, 2016 at 5:56 a.m.

Keevan Soval, a student at North School in Holts Summit, grabs a sandwich and other items as he and other fifth graders go through the food line during the Safety Patrol Picnic Friday at Memorial Park in Jefferson City.
Keevan Soval, a student at North School in Holts Summit, grabs a sandwich and other items as he and other fifth graders go through the food line during the Safety Patrol Picnic Friday at Memorial Park in Jefferson City.

Nearly 450 fifth-grade students from 13 area schools were bused Friday to Jefferson City's Memorial Park, where they were treated to McDonald's food.

The Jefferson City Police Department and Host Lions Club hosted the annual Safety Patrol Picnic to thank the students for their hard work throughout the school year.