Freeport school district unites in green

In a heartfelt display of solidarity and support, the Freeport School District came together on Sept 26 to stand with the Farmingdale School District in the wake of a tragic bus accident involving the Farmingdale High School marching band. The incident had sent shockwaves through the local community, prompting an outpouring of empathy from neighboring educational institutions.

Inside the hallways and classrooms of Freeport schools, a vibrant sea of green emerged, serving as a powerful symbol of unity and compassion for the Farmingdale School District. Students and staff alike donned various green attire, underscoring their unwavering support for their friends and counterparts in Farmingdale during these trying times.

The response from Freeport was swift and heartfelt, as students and faculty banded together to demonstrate their solidarity with Farmingdale. The sea of green that engulfed the Freeport School District served as a visible reminder of the bonds that connect neighboring communities.

“The Freeport School District extends our heartfelt condolences and support to the Farmingdale School District and community during this tragic time of grief and sorrow,” Superintendent of Schools Kishore Kuncham said. “We joined with school districts across Long Island by wearing green as a symbol of our solidarity with Farmingdale Schools and a sign of our ongoing support as they move forward in remembering those lost and healing together.”