The Rhame Avenue 6th Grade Class has spent the year celebrating key milestones made possible through strong community support and successful fundraising efforts. One of the biggest fundraisers, “Photos by the Bay,” was held in November at Hewlett Point Beach, where local families gathered for holiday photos while helping raise money for the graduating class.
“What began as a simple idea turned into a celebration of community, kindness and connection by the bay,” parent volunteer Nicole Muller wrote in an email.
The fundraiser continued to support students in the months that followed, including a January dance at East Rockaway High School and a February overnight trip to Ashokan in the Catskills. The dance marked the first time students from Rhame Avenue and Centre Avenue officially came together ahead of junior high, while the Ashokan trip focused on teamwork and building friendships.
“Starting junior high can feel intimidating, but when students begin building friendships now, they’ll walk into their new school with a stronger sense of community,” Muller wrote.
Together, the events highlight a year of connection, transition and shared experiences for the graduating class.
