BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa Central School District and the local community will combine efforts once again to celebrate school and community pride during the district’s annual Community Spirit Week from Oct. 16 to 21.
During the weeklong celebration, Ballston Spa High School students will hold a Powder Puff football game on Monday at 6 p.m. and a Community Street Fair on Friday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. before the Homecoming Football game vs. Schenectady High School at 7 p.m., according to a release from the district. The Homecoming Dance for current High School students is scheduled for Saturday night.
Students will celebrate Spirit Week 2023 with various themes and activities each day organized by the BSHS Student Government. Students are invited to wear red, white, and blue for ‘America Monday,’ while other themes include ‘Tacky Tourist Tuesday,’ ‘Color Wars’ on Wednesday, and ‘Purple & Gold School Spirit Day’ on Thursday, the release states.
Students in the Middle School and Elementary schools will also be participating in various events throughout the week. The latest plans are available on the school websites.
Organizations from throughout the area and members of various school groups have been invited to participate in the Community Street Fair, which will include student-led activities, games, food and fun offered by the student clubs and organizations from throughout the district. Activities include a Robotics Demonstration, Chamber Orchestra Performance, Swing Dancing, Photo Selfie Station, and a variety of fun games, the release states.
The entire Ballston Spa school community is encouraged to attend the Street Fair and support the students. Please visit the district website at www.bscsd.org or contact the Ballston Spa High School for more information at 518-884-7150.
