Tuesday, January 21, 2025
As Thanksgiving approached, students and staff from Freeport Public Schools’ Archer Street and Bayview Avenue elementary schools carried on their tradition of giving back through their annual Turkey Trots.
This year, their efforts supported the American Red Cross and the Make-a-Wish Foundation. At Bayview Elementary on Nov. 25, students and staff gathered outdoors to trot around the school building, celebrating their success in raising funds.
With lively music playing and special visitors cheering them on, Principal Kelly Fairclough and Assistant Principal Stephanie Berg shared their pride in the students’ achievement of raising nearly $1,700 for the Make-a-Wish Foundation.
The excitement continued on Nov. 26 at Archer Street Elementary, where not even the rain could dampen the spirit of the annual Turkey Trot.
Dressed in festive holiday hats and carrying Thanksgiving-themed flags and posters, students and staff paraded through the hallways, embodying the true meaning of the holiday.
Their efforts culminated in an impressive $2,400 donation to the American Red Cross.
Through their dedication and generosity, the students and staff of Archer Street and Bayview Avenue elementary schools demonstrated the power of community and the spirit of Thanksgiving.
