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Child wearing a Hispanic traditional dress standing in front of the "Hispanic Heritage Month" sign
Southeast Elementary Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Southeast Elementary School celebrated National Hispanic Heritage Month on Friday, October 10, with a vibrant event honoring culture and identity. 

Led by bilingual teachers, students shared heartfelt writing about what it means to be Hispanic American. They also presented “I Am” poems that reflected meaningful aspects of their culture and traditions. 

The highlight of the day was a performance by COPA dancers, whose energy and grace captivated students. Many joined in singing along to popular Hispanic music, fully immersed in the celebration. 

Special guests included Superintendent of Schools Wanda Ortiz-Rivera, Maria Rodriguez, assistant coordinator of ENL and bilingual programs, and Carlene Martinez, TOSA. Their presence added to the day’s significance for students and staff. 

The celebration was a joyful tribute to heritage, identity and community. 

A young girl with dark hair and a lace-trimmed white blouse is sitting on a blue and white patterned blanket or rug, smiling brightly at the camera.
A young girl in traditional Hispanic attire stands in front of a display celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at an elementary school.
A group of people, dressed in a variety of colorful and stylish outfits, are standing together in what appears to be a stage or performance setting, with a backdrop of curtains and decorative flags or banners.
A group of young children in traditional colorful costumes are dancing together on a wooden floor, surrounded by a larger crowd of people in the background.
A large group of people, predominantly young individuals, are gathered together holding a large blue and white flag, which appears to be the flag of El Salvador.
A group of women in colorful traditional dresses
Superintendent Ortiz-Rivera holding a bouquet of flowers posing with a young girl
A group of people, dressed in traditional Latin American attire, are engaged in a lively dance performance in a crowded indoor setting.
group of people wearing traditional Spanish clothing