Francis X. Hegarty Elementary

News & Announcements

• Students Box Out Bullying!

  FXH students recently took part in a special “Box Out Bullying” assembly where they learned to confront bullying through a live interactive theater performance. The performance made the students laugh, cheer and think. Students learned to define bullying and identify the different ways in which someone could be bullied. Throughout the program, students were introduced to rules aimed to help stop bullying, such as telling an adult and trying to include others who may be left out. Additionally, the actors encourage students to develop empathy, solve problems, and become resilient students and empowered bystanders.

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• Island Park Students Walk with Purpose at Annual Winner’s Walk

  Rain couldn’t dampen the enthusiasm at Francis X. Hegarty Elementary School on Oct. 8, as students came together for the school’s Annual Winner’s Walk. Moved indoors due to inclement weather, the gymnasium buzzed with energy as students cheered one another on through a decorated course celebrating school spirit, fitness, and community.
  
  This year’s event introduced a new element of giving and paying it forward. Families were invited to donate gently used or outgrown sneakers through a GotSneakers recycling fundraiser. The collected shoes will be repurposed to raise funds supporting a local breast cancer nonprofit.
  
  Island Park’s young students have been participating in this event since the 1980s. The Winner’s Walk continues to inspire health, kindness, and community pride one step at a time.

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