Junior high school students new to the Three Village Central School District were welcomed into their latest surroundings by members of their schools’ student government organizations in mid-September during a new student breakfast program. During the event, the 25 P.J. Gelinas and 22 R.C. Murphy junior high school students enjoyed a bagel breakfast and the opportunity to learn more about their schools. Student government representatives conducted ice-breaker activities at each school and spoke with their incoming peers about the buildings’ clubs, classes and extracurricular offerings.
“I can remember how nervous I felt when I came to junior high in seventh grade…just think, it must be 10 times harder for our new students, since they are starting the year not only at a new school but also in a new district,” stated Gelinas Student Government President Rebecca Cimini. “We hope that this program helps to put some of their fears at ease, and that they feel more comfortable in their new school setting and know that they have a few new friends at Gelinas.”