Ossining Community Helps Families Prepare for Return to School

The Ossining School District, with help from valued community partners, gave away 600 backpacks at its Ossining RISES Community Kick Off Party last Thursday.

The event was planned to help students and families feel welcomed and prepared for the year ahead. They picked up school supplies, books and backpacks; played lawn games like croquet and ladder ball; listened to music; and took part in other fun activities. They also had a chance to get a COVID-19 vaccine at the event, which took place at Ossining High School.

The school district thanks all the organizations that participated in the event and donated items to the backpack giveaway. They include the Ossining Public Library, the Ossining Volunteer Ambulance Corps, the Ossining Teachers Association, Ossining PTAs, Open Door Family Medical Centers, Neighbors Link, DJ Johnny G, Rising Above Boundaries, Mike Risko Music, the United Way of Westchester and Putnam, Logrea Dance Academy, and the Boys and Girls Club of New Rochelle, which offers a program through local schools.