Our school is rich in heritage, diverse in ethnicity, and quite artistically creative as a Visual and Performing Arts A+ Magnet School. Many times a year, we come together as a school family to celebrate cultural events, holidays, special occasions, and accomplishments.
On Friday, October 7, we started our day with a special Parade in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Any staff member or student who wanted to participate in the parade were invited to wear traditional Hispanic clothing or carry artifacts and flags. Spectators gathered along the hallways as the parade started marching and made its way around the school, complete with candy being shared, miniature floats following the crowd, and banners carried and waved proudly by students.
Our grand marshal was William Herrera, brother of Ms. Diane Herrera Castillo, our family support assistant. They both are first generations of their family to be born in the United States; their family is from El Salvador. Mr. Herrera is a member of the Hispanic League and serves as a co-chair for the education committee. He is also known for his support in volunteering and driving the HOPE Bus. He is a retired firefighter; when he lived in Hempstead, NY, he worked for the fire department, served as EMT, and worked in the jail for the sheriff's department as well.
The excitement, joy, and pride felt during the parade was buzzing through the hallways and classrooms for the rest of the day. This sense of happiness, collaboration, and creativity while supporting our school family is a main message in all that we do at our school.
Watch the parade at: https://t.co/legJxSqFJ2
