Brooklyn Avenue School Welcomes Home Captain Lisette Lugo During Heartfelt Celebration

Students and staff at Brooklyn Avenue School in the Valley Stream 24 School District proudly welcomed home Captain Lisette Lugo after nearly eight months of active-duty service in the Armed Forces.

In a heartfelt and emotional visit on May 18^th, Captain Lugo returned to her daughter’s classroom, where students and faculty greeted her with warm smiles, handmade messages of gratitude, and an outpouring of appreciation for her service and sacrifice.

The special homecoming created a memorable moment for all in attendance as the school community came together to honor Captain Lugo’s dedication to both her country and her family. Her daughter’s classmates enthusiastically celebrated the occasion, demonstrating the strong sense of support and unity that defines the Brooklyn Avenue School community.

“Brooklyn Avenue School extends its sincere appreciation to Captain Lugo for her dedication, sacrifice, and service to our country while celebrating the strength and resilience of military families within our school community,” said Brooklyn Avenue School Principal Dr. Scott Comis.

The visit served as a powerful reminder of the sacrifices military families make and the importance of recognizing those who serve our nation.

For the students, staff, and families of Brooklyn Avenue School, the celebration was a heartfelt tribute to courage, resilience and community.

For more information about Valley Stream 24, please visit the District’s website at https://valleystreamschooldistrict24.org and ‘like’ our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/VS24SchoolDistrict #MakeTheConnection #VS24 #InnovatingOurFuture