Roosevelt School District kicks off school year with seventh annual Back-to-School Fair

The Roosevelt School District recently set the school year in motion in grand fashion with its seventh annual Back-to-School Fair on Aug. 24 from 10a.m. to 1.p.m.

This eagerly awaited event, which brought together community resources, delicious food, lively music, and entertainment, served as a vibrant and interactive celebration to ignite enthusiasm for the upcoming academic year.

“Our Back-to-School Fair is an excellent opportunity to bring the community together and equip students and their families with the support, confidence, and excitement necessary for a successful school year,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Shawn Wightman. “It was truly inspiring to witness the community unite to celebrate the beginning of a new school year.”

During the event, students and their families received backpacks and school supplies generously donated by Canon, connected with representatives from various community organizations, and enjoyed a fun-filled day featuring a DJ, dunk tank, and inflatable attractions as they marked the end of summer.

Among the local community resources present were Academic Explorers, Planned Parenthood of Greater New York, the Hospital Youth Academy, the Hispanic Counseling Center, Inc., the New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities, the Long Island Council on Alcohol and Drug Dependence, Fidelis Care, Harmony Healthcare Long Island, and the Roosevelt Teachers Association.

For more information about the Roosevelt Union Free School District, visit their website at https://www.rooseveltufsd.org, or follow district updates on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/RooseveltUFSD