On Sept. 12, the Bethpage Union Free School District turned the sports fields at Bethpage High School into a festival ground for its annual Back to School Bash. The evening gave families from all five schools a chance to reconnect, swap summer stories and dive headfirst into a new year.
Food trucks offered everything from empanadas to ice cream, while families spread out at tables to eat and catch up. Younger students darted between face painting, karaoke and the night’s biggest draw — Foam Long Island. Two giant cannons blasted out mountains of suds, and before long a sea of kids (and a few adventurous parents) were happily soaked.
Older students claimed the football field, where a DJ kept the beats rolling. They tossed footballs, practiced cheerleading stunts and lounged in groups, making the most of the warm September night.
Meanwhile, PTAs and SEPTA lined the fields with booths full of school spirit gear, raising funds for programs that directly benefit Bethpage students.
The Back to School Bash has become a September tradition families look forward to all year, and once again, it delivered. By the end of the night, the fields were full of laughter, music and yes, plenty of soapy shoes.
