Mineola learners celebrate Unity Day across the district
Sophia Chen is a dedicated education reporter with a background in teaching, having earned her Master’s in Education from Columbia University. With a focus on the Garden City School District, she previously reported for the New York Times’ local section, bringing a teacher's perspective to her coverage.
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Learners and staff throughout Mineola Public Schools came together on Oct. 21 to celebrate Unity Day, demonstrating their commitment to kindness, acceptance and inclusion through a variety of meaningful activities across the district. Recognized nationwide as a day to stand together against bullying and promote respect for all, Unity Day provided students with opportunities to spread positivity and strengthen their school communities. [caption id="attachment_378232" align="alignnone" width="525"] Mineola High School students shared positivity on Unity Day by writing encouraging messages on clothespins and distributing them to classmates. (Mineola Public Schools)[/caption] At Mineola High School, learners wrote positive messages on clothespins and distributed them to classmates, sharing words of encouragement and lifting one another up throughout the day. At Mineola Middle School, students participated in a "Chalk the Walk" activity, filling the front of the school with upli