It’s a message to the kids of Huntington Elementary, simply “We Miss You!” along the fence of the school playground facing the Ohio 772 and Rozelle Creek Road intersection. A message from the students’ Principal, Heidi Gray.
Gray’s inspiration came from a group of principals on Facebook.
“They’re a group of principals from all over the nation and even some other countries” says Gray. “I saw one of them posted something similar on our site and as soon as I saw it, my husband was sitting on the Lazy-Boy and I said ‘Come on… we’re gonna do this’.”
Gray and her husband were placing the cups in the fence at 7:30pm Monday which she said was a bit challenging due to the setting sun and losing daylight.
“We just want the kids to know we miss them, and we can’t wait to see them again, and we want them to feel connected.”
”Gray said the school is also posting daily video announcements on Facebook and on the school website.
“They can still stand up in the morning and say the Pledge of Allegiance and still have their birthday recognized.” She added they’ve added guest announcers like different teachers throughout the week.
“The feedback has been really positive. I even have pictures of kids standing in front of their television saying the Pledge of Allegiance with their video announcements.”
Earlier in the day Tuesday, the elementary staff was receiving food for the deliveries they plan to make to the students over the next few weeks.“
It’s always nice to see good at a time like this that gives people the warm, fuzzy feelings and get it out there that we (known as “The TWP”) are a strong community.”
Heidi is a wonderful, caring principal with a great staff that is eager for the students to learn. Thank you for recognizing her!!
This is so awesome. This is what community is all about.