PLAINVIEW, NEW YORK (November, 2024)—The Plainview-Old Bethpage school community came together on Saturday, October 19th, for its annual Homecoming parade and festival. On a beautiful fall day, families, staff, students and administrators gathered to celebrate all things Plainview-Old Bethpage. The celebration culminated with the POB Hawks securing a 42-6 victory over the Valley Stream Central Eagles.
Following Spirit Week celebrations in each school, Homecoming kicked off with the traditional parade down Kennedy Drive, drawing hundreds of spectators. The parade featured members of the Board of Education, athletic teams, club members, building staff, administrators, elementary students, PTA members, cheerleading squads and the marching band, all making their way to the high school. There, residents enjoyed an all-ages festival with inflatable games and booths hosted by various clubs and district charity initiatives.
Homecoming 2024 brought out the best of the POB community and served as another reminder of the importance of inclusivity, belonging and connection.
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Dr. Mary O’Meara, Superintendent of the Plainview-Old Bethpage School District, would like to thank the PTA, SEPTA, POB Athletic Boosters and the many POBJFKHS Clubs for providing activities, food and refreshments to our POB community. She would also like to give “a special thank-you to the POBJFKHS band, cheerleading team, kickline team, football team, guest announcer Mr. Rothman, and other athletes and students who provided a great day for all.”
For more information about the Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District, please visit the District’s website at www.pobschools.org. Exciting activities happening throughout the District and programs celebrating student achievement can also be found on the District’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pobschools/.
