St. Regis Schools hold bash
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The sun broke out midway through the bash to dry up some of the water on tables and chairs. The rain didn’t hamper the attendees from sharing dinner and conversation. The bash provided parents opportunity to meet teachers, especially the new teachers, and get information from various organizations present for the event. (Courtesy photo)
Story sings along side her mom during the concert. As an alumni of St. Regis, Jacque Jolene stressed to the students in attendance that you can follow your goals and dreams if you work to overcome the barriers in your way. Music was one of her dreams that she made a reality. (Courtesy photo)
Children make a splash in one of the water slides set up by Jump for Joy, out of St. Ignatius, for the back-to-school bash. The two slides and the water tank were a big hit with the younger children, while older children played on the basketball court, football field or danced to the music. Cotton candy was also available to the children.
St Regis Schools hosted a Back-to-School Bash Thursday, Aug. 22, from 4:30 to 7:30 to bring the community and school together. The event was sponsored by GEAR UP and the Headwaters Foundation.
The event featured various water features, including a dunk tank and water slides, provided by Jump for Joy. Attendees enjoyed pulled pork sandwiches, chips, pasta salads, coleslaw and cookies. Music was provided by Jacque Jolene Band. Jolene is a graduate of St Regis.
The Zero to Five Initiative and Linking Systems of Care were also present to talk with parents about services available to them and providing information about parenting and trauma screening. Office staff were also available to provide parents log in information for the student information system so parents can check on student grades.
Approximately 150 people attended the event, which the district hopes to become an annual event. With better weather, the number of participants should grow.
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