Herricks students illuminate community with kindness on P.S. I Love You Day

On Feb. 14, Herricks students from across the district came together to commemorate “P.S. I Love You Day.” This nationally recognized event encourages hope and support for those affected by mental illness, creating a community where everyone feels welcome, valued and loved. This year’s theme, “Be the Light,” reminded students that anyone can be a beacon of kindness and hope.

At Herricks High School, students wore purple and wrote uplifting messages on hearts displayed throughout the school. A table near the cafeteria, staffed by students, offered mental health resources and raised funds for suicide prevention causes.

Herricks Middle School students participated in a “connect the dots” activity to emphasize that no one is ever alone. They also created displays with messages of affirmation, love, and acceptance in multiple languages spoken by students and families.

At each Herricks elementary school, students collaborated with school social workers to create colorful hallway murals filled with positive messages and cheerful illustrations to brighten the day. As part of a special community effort, the Human Relations Club at Searingtown Elementary School collected gently used books to donate to Book Fairies, spreading comfort, connection and hope to those in need.

Through their creativity, kindness and community spirit, Herricks students truly showed how small acts of hope and love can light up the lives of others.

 

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1. Herricks High School students wore purple and provided mental health and suicide prevention support materials as part of “P.S. I Love You Day” on Feb. 14. 

 

1. For “P.S. I Love You Day,” Herricks Middle School students “connected the dots” to show that no one is ever alone and shared messages of hope and love in their native languages.

 

1. Center Street Elementary School students worked together to create a “P.S. I Love You Day” mural featuring messages of love and kindness. 

 

1. Denton Avenue Elementary School students created a colorful reminder that everyone can “Be the light” for those in need and posted positive messages to remind students and teachers that they are valued, loved and appreciated.

 

1. Searingtown Elementary School students created a bright and positive mural based on the “P.S. I Love You Day” theme, “Be the Light,” and held a book drive to help those less fortunate feel kindness and connection.

 

Photos courtesy of Herricks Public Schools