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Roosevelt School District Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month Across Its Schools
Roosevelt School District Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month Across Its Schools
ROOSEVELT, NEW YORK (October 2026)—Schools throughout the Roosevelt School District
celebrated National Hispanic Heritage Month with classroom lessons, activities, and special events
honoring the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities.
In Roosevelt, Hispanic Heritage Month, which is observed every year across the country from September
15 to October 15, provided opportunities for students across all five district schools—Roosevelt High
School, Roosevelt Middle School, Ulysses Byas Elementary School, Washington Rose Elementary
School, and Centennial Avenue Elementary School—to embrace and explore Hispanic and Latino
cultural traditions and recognize influential figures.
One highlight this year was Roosevelt High School's ceremony on October 29, themed "Somos: Our
Stories, Our Culture, Our Future." The evening brought together students, staff, Board of Education
trustees, and community members for a vibrant celebration of history and culture.
Superintendent Dr. Shawn Wightman and...