Princeton Teachers Cheer Up Students With No-Contact Parade

PRINCETON, NJ — Princeton's Littlebrook School teachers staged a car parade on Friday to cheer up their students while following all of the best practices of social distancing amid the new coronavirus outbreak.

"I cannot begin to tell you how wonderful today was. This was one of the best days I have ever experienced as an educator! There were so many smiling faces and grateful children, staff members, and families. We had over 30 cars in our Teacher Parade today. So proud to be a part of [Princeton Public Schools] and especially the Littlebrook family!" said Littlebrook Principal Luis Ramirez.

The parade was the brainstorm of second grade teacher Laura Carlone and led by school mascot Ravioli and Ramirez. The teachers mapped out a route that involved driving past the homes of all their students.

Students waited with signs on the sidewalk and waved to their teachers from a safe distance.

Ramirez thanked the teachers "for a truly inspiring event!"

The district closed all of its schools on March 13 and will continue remote learning from home through April 17. (See Related: Princeton Schools Extend Remote Learning Through April 17)

Watch the parade below:

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