It Will Always Be Greenacres

On June 20th, Greenacres Elementary proudly celebrated the graduation of its 48 fifth-grade students in a heartfelt moving-up ceremony. Principal intern Karon Eldon warmly welcomed parents, families, and friends, setting the tone for a memorable morning. A special guest in attendance was former principal Sharon Hill, who returned to join the festivities after retiring in December 2024. Fifth-grade teachers Jeremy Guski and Heather McCarren had the honor of reading each student's name as they came forward to receive their certificates, marking the end of their elementary school journey.

Assistant Principal Sharon DeLorenzo then addressed the graduates and their families, recognizing the students’ growth, resilience, and accomplishments over their six years at Greenacres. Emotions ran high during a touching video montage, which paired kindergarten photos with current ones—reminding everyone just how far the students have come. The video ended with the words, “It will always be Greenacres or nowhere,” a message that resonated with the entire community. The students then sang the Greenacres School Song, proudly adding two new verses written by their class. The ceremony concluded with the presentation of the Paulie Strong Award by Mr. Guski, honoring former student Paul Ulysses Jimenez, who lost his courages battle of cancer in 2016. This year’s recipients, Nicole Shum and Ken Narahashi, were recognized for embodying the same spirit, leaving a lasting impression as the class of 2025 takes their next big forward.

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