South Street kindergarten students participated in an annual flower planting in the Kaitlyn Hassard Memorial Garden, which is the school’s courtyard garden in memory of treasured former student Kaitlyn Hassard. Theresa Blangiforti, Pam Byrnes and Sandra Spinosa have been curating the garden since its inception in 2006 and began planting with the students in 2007. This year, Waterdrinker Farms representatives, who annually donate plants, were on hand to instruct the students about the basics of gardening and their care. 

The students used their trowels and spades to add colorful flowers to the already established flower beds and to spruce up the space for the spring and summer season.  

Principal J.M. Jackson said the garden symbolizes South Street School’s growth. “South Street School is about growth, not only within our memorial garden, but also in the growth mindset we try to instill in our students each and every day.” 

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Date Added: 6/6/2025

South Street School recently celebrated and recognized the community’s many backyard superheroes during Superhero Day, a national day set aside each year to honor real and fictional superheroes. Members of the military, policemen, firefighters, a detective, members of the Air National Guard and Air Force, and medical personnel all visited classrooms to share information about their careers.  

The overall theme for Superhero Day, however, was that being kind to others is the first step to becoming a superhero. Students were also encouraged to dress like their favorite superhero, either fictional or real, and to emulate some of the characteristics of their guests.  

Click here to view the South Street Celebrates Community’s Backyard Superheroes slideshow.

Date Added: 5/8/2025