As part of the Freeport Cares tradition, hundreds of students and staff members of the district were joined by members of the Board of Education, local elected officials and community residents in a celebration of peace and nonviolence at the eighth annual Peace March and Health and Wellness Fair.
"Let's all join together to celebrate the beautiful power of peace as a unifying and healing force," said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kishore Kuncham. "Let's all believe in the harmony we can achieve with everyone around us, and let's strive for peace both within ourselves and across the world."
Attendees gathered in the high school gymnasium prior to the march through the Village of Freeport for inspiring speeches and a joint kindergarten-through-sixth-grade choral performance by students of various schools in the district. Participants in the walk wore glowing smiles, proudly held up peace signs and banners, and were dressed in yellow -As part of a tradition, the district participated in an annual Adopt-A-Cop culminating event at the Freeport Recreation Center prior to the end of the school year. The program featured students and staff from across the district's schools having the opportunity to interact with and learn about the work of police officers in the Village of Freeport. Throughout the year, schools foster the connection among students and local law enforcement officials; students learn about the importance of respecting police officers and understanding their roles to serve and protect the community. the color for peace. They were then invited to take part in wellness-related activities, including a fair featuring several health organizations and institutions, as well as a variety of group exercises designed to promote the importance of an active lifestyle. The fair provided attendees with the opportunity to speak to representatives and learn more about their respective organizations' purposes and roles.
The annual Freeport Cares Peace March was an extension of the combined district and community commitment to fostering unity as far as possible.
