The West Hempstead School District celebrated School Board Recognition Week during their monthly meeting on Oct. 15.
West Hempstead Secondary School’s marching band, led by band director Ben Coleman, kicked off the evening with a medley of songs. Student representatives from each department in the district expressed their gratitude for the board as they shared their personal experiences as students in the district.
The board members also received handmade gifts from students for their service to the school community. The New York State School Boards Association’s School Board Recognition Week spans from Oct. 14-18. The district wishes to thank all the board members for their dedication to the community. 
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1-3: West Hempstead Secondary School’s marching band, led by band director Ben Coleman, performed a medley of songs to celebrate School Board Recognition Week on Oct. 15.
4: Student representatives from each department in the district demonstrated some of the programs that the board has supported.
5: Students shared handmade gifts with the board for their service to the school community.
6: Student representatives also expressed their gratitude for the board as they shared their personal experiences as students in the district.
7-8: The West Hempstead School District celebrated School Board Recognition Week during their monthly meeting on Oct. 15.
Photos courtesy of the West Hempstead Union Free School District
