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Edward Williams scholars earn second place in the Mount Vernon Black History Trivia Challenge

WIlliams scholars at Black History Trivia
Edward Williams scholars earn second place in the Mount Vernon Black History Trivia Challenge

 Edward Williams School scholars came in second place in the Mount Vernon Black History Trivia Challenge. The event was held at the Doles Community Center and hosted by the Mount Vernon Recreation Department on February 16, 2023. 

Maryliz DeJesus, Yollie-Ann Matthison, and Josephina Joseph, eighth grade students at Edward Williams School, competed alongside Nakeem Lewis and Brandon Wooten, seventh grade students.

 

Group photo of students at Edward Williams School during the No Place For Hate Event.
Edward Williams School encourages No Place for Hate

Banners filled the hallways with encouraging signs like “No Place for Hate” and “We are all different, but we all matter.” On Friday, January 20, 2023, Edward Williams students participated in several classroom activities to learn about the No Place for Hate initiative.  

Student receiving free bike and helmet.
Edward Williams School hosts free bike giveaway

The Edward Williams School PTA partnered with Danny’s Cycles and Westchester Cycle Club to provide free bicycles and helmets to students on Saturday, December 3, 2022. Over 50 bikes and helmets were available for students to take home.  

Student council election 2022
Edward Williams School holds 2022 Student Council Elections

While people across the country voted, Edward Williams School scholars participated in their own elections. Students exercised their civic duties by voting for their peers in the 2022 Student Council Elections on Tuesday, November 8, 2022.  The candidates created campaign videos and had a debate with their respective running mates.

Edward Williams Meet and Greet, parents sitting in auditorium.
Edward Williams meet and greet

Parents came out to Edward Williams School meet & greet to eagerly support their bright young scholars on Thursday, September 29, 2022. Parent attendance was high, and they were able to meet their children's teachers, and the PTA and ask any questions that they had. Parents and students were also provided with snacks and drinks.

Care package for dads. Apples, tea, hand warmers, hand sanitizer, masks, water
Edwards Williams Dad's Day

This year Edward Williams School honored their dad's by presenting them with wellness care packages.  The care packages included herbal tea, Emergen-C, hand sanitizer, Halls cough drops, hand warmers, an apple, a bottle of water, and a positive affirmation to brighten Dad's Day. These wellness care packages show how much Edward Williams School cares about their students' Dad's physical, mental, and emotional well-being.