Eagle News & Events

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In November 2025, we proudly hosted our Hispanic Heritage Celebration: Celebrating Rochester’s Influential Hispanic Difference Makers, an evening dedicated to honoring and uplifting local Hispanic leaders who have made a meaningful impact in our community. With more than 200 attendees, the event was a vibrant celebration of culture, learning, and community pride.

Each grade level selected a local Hispanic difference maker to research and highlight, creating thoughtful artifacts and displays to showcase their contributions. The evening also featured engaging student performances that celebrated Hispanic culture through music and expression.

Fifteen community partners joined us to table and share resources with families. Attendees had the opportunity to participate in a fun, interactive BINGO activity for a chance to win a $50 gift card to Casa Campo, generously sponsored by Connected Communities.

We were also excited to partner with Latina-owned local business Cafe Colao, which offered guests a taste of Puerto Rican flavors. Staff and attendees enjoyed drip coffee, hot chocolate with queso de bola, and a signature iced coquito latte, adding an authentic and delicious touch to the celebration.

The evening beautifully reflected our commitment to cultural appreciation, community partnership, and honoring the diverse voices that enrich Rochester.

Missed the celebration? Watch the stream here: https://youtube.com/live/IVaoc9-FvyA?feature=share

In September 2025, we proudly hosted our Open House and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, marking an important milestone in our school’s history. Families, students, staff, and community partners gathered as we officially became Dr. Iris J. Banister School No. 33.

The celebration featured inspiring student performances and a special appearance by Dr. Banister’s family, who shared heartfelt reflections and appreciation during the ribbon cutting ceremony. Their presence made the moment even more meaningful for our school community.

The evening also included a Public Hearing and Open House presentation, where families and community members learned about the school’s receivership status and demonstrable indicators, our Community Schools model, and our co-located Pre-K program. Following the presentation, families had the opportunity to visit classrooms and, for many, meet their child’s teacher for the first time this school year.

The presentation can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1bT30DxxQXDOt8XBIrEgY-gFSWVXSBxRSfU-xxZUcChw/edit?usp=sharing

With more than 500 attendees, the event was a powerful demonstration of community pride, partnership, and our shared commitment to student success.

Our August 2025 Back-to-School Bash was a tremendous success, bringing together students, staff, families, community members, and partners for a high-energy kickoff to the new school year. With more than 400 attendees, the event showcased the strength and spirit of our school community.

Over 20 community partners hosted tables featuring resources, activities, music, and raffles, creating a fun and welcoming outdoor atmosphere. Inside the gym, every child received a free backpack to start the year prepared and confident. Thanks to generous donations, families also received frozen vegetables from Nortera Foods and 200 summer meals plus ice cream from Foodlink.

Additional highlights included free haircuts and braiding services for students, music provided by WDKX, and exciting raffles sponsored by community partners — including four tickets to The Strong National Museum of Play.

View some of the photos here: https://adobe.ly/424Kskg