Students and their families were able to eat dinner together as they enjoyed music by the DJ and frosted and decorated cupcakes to eat for dessert. Some crafting activities included creating a flower bouquet to take home, and partner canvas painting. A photo booth was available with props where families had fun posing for pictures. They also decorated wooden frames to put their pictures in and take home as a memento of the night. Finally, a variety of games were available for families to enjoy with each other and with other families in attendance.
This event helps the high school’s initiative to provide community activities for teenagers and their families to help promote family engagement in the lives of high school-aged students that can often lessen as students get older.
Pamela Gonzalez, Hayden High School Principal, feels strongly that “providing these events for our school’s families is important for students at all ages.”
“Continuing a positive and engaging partnership with families in our district is valued,” she added. “We thank our volunteers and sponsors for their continued support of our efforts to provide the best education we can to our students and Lobo families.”