Our kids, our future
We are proud to celebrate the next generation that will shape our neighborhoods, schools and communities for years to come. Take a look at these delightful young students who begin their school journey with excitement, curiosity and endless potential.
The kindergarten years are filled with important firsts — first classrooms, first friendships, first lessons and unforgettable memories. This special K-Kids commemorative section captures a moment in time that families will treasure in the years ahead as these children grow, learn and discover who they are — on their way to adulthood.
Within these pages, you’ll find smiling faces, joyful personalities and the enthusiasm that makes our community so special. We are sure parents, grandparents, teachers and loved ones will treasure this opportunity to recognize and celebrate these remarkable children as they begin an exciting new chapter.
We also extend our sincere appreciation to the superintendents, principals, teachers and school staff whose dedication, encouragement and support help every child thrive. Their commitment to education and to our community makes K-Kids possible.
The Herald is honored to celebrate this year’s kindergarten class and share in the excitement of this milestone with our readers. Congratulations to the Class of 2038 — your future is just beginning! with
CUSTOMIZED BANKING FOR YOUNG ACHIEVERS
Helping children save is a really big deal to us, and we’re here to make it as simple as possible.
Our Youth Savings account is a great way for children to save and learn about managing their money early on.
For as little as a penny, children can open either a passbook or statement savings account.
BENEFITS OF OUR YOUTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT:
$10 match at account opening1
No monthly service fees2
$0 minimum balance
Free gift at account opening
1 Up to $10 will be credited upon account opening and will be reported as interest income with a 1099 form. Rate and terms may change after the account is opened. Fees may reduce earnings. | 2 No monthly service fees, other service charges or fees may apply. Please see separate Disclosure of Service Charges. | The first $25,000 ($.01 to $25,000) of the balance will earn an interest rate of 1.47% with an annual percentage yield of 1.50%. Balances over $25,000 ($25,000.01 and greater) will earn an interest rate of 0.25% with an annual percentage yield (APY) of 0.25%. Rates are subject to change. Rates are effective as of 5/01/2026. One account per person. Offer subject to change or termination at any time. Minimum to open is $0.01. Customers must be 17 or younger to qualify for this account. Terms and conditions subject to change. Member FDIC
Babylon Elementary School
Mrs. Bell's Class
and ENL Teacher - Mrs. Koehler and Teacher Assistant - Mrs. Testa
Most people fall asleep in seven minutes.
• Andrew - Baseball Player
• Aria - Doctor
• Brandon - Policeman
• Brody - Firefighter
• Calvin - Soccer Player
• Camila - Teacher
• Dayana - Clothes Designer
• Fintan - Firefighter
• Gabby - Teacher
• Gabriel - Policeman
• Juliet - Vet
• Kelly - Policeman
• Madi - Teacher
• Mia - Teacher
• Mickey - Hot Wheels Designer & Builder
• Nathan - Computer Fixer
• Rudy - Policeman
• Sarah - Teacher
Babylon Elementary School
Mrs. Brooks' Class
and Teacher Assistant - Mrs. Ramalho
A cat has 32 muscles in
• Abigail - Teacher
• Bryan - Artist
• Caleb - Monster Truck Driver
• Charlie P - Firefighter
• Charlie S -Farmer
• Claire - Cowgirl
• Ellie - Nurse
• Gabriella - Super Hero
• Henry - Army Soldier
• Jaxson - Army soldier
• Justin - Paramedic
• Lily - Artist
• Louie - Engineer
• Madaline - Veterinarian
• Maeve - Gymnast
• Noah - Rock Star
• Penelope - Teacher
• Remy - Vet for Ocean Animals
• Robby - Race Car Driver
• Tafari - Race Car Driver
Babylon Elementary School
Mrs. Chen's Class
Tigers have striped skin, not just striped fur
• Annabel - Dog Groomer & Teacher
• Benjamin - Firefighter
• Blake - Doctor
• Caden - Chef
• Caroline - Youtuber & Scientist
• Carter - Teacher
• Dylan - Wrestling Coach & Ice Cream Man
• Grey - Cat Owner
• Harper - Ear Piercer
• Iyannah - Kindergarten Teacher
• Jace - Police Officer
• Lorenzo - Superhero
• Madison - Doctor
• Nadia - Painter, Doctor, & Ballerina
• Robert - Police Officer
• Sofia - Mermaid & Veterinarian
• Steffon - Singer
• Violet - Veterinarian
• Wesley - Pilot & Big Bounce House Guy
• Zackary - Fisherman
Babylon Elementary School
Ms. Fiorillo's Class
and Teacher Assistant - Mrs. Metzger
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• Aila - Baker
• Aria - Police Officer
• Camila - Tooth Fairy
• Conor - Doctor
• Darby - Teacher
• Eddie - Teacher
• Ella - Vet
• Jack - Football Player
• Jackson - Teacher
• James - Cop
• Joyce - Millionaire
• Logan - Cop
• McKenna - Vet
• Mila - teacher
• Riley - Vet
• Roderick - Scientist
• Rylee - Teacher
• Santino - In The Military
• Savannah - Shelter Worker
Babylon Elementary School
Ms. Rahner's & Ms. Gamble's Class
The adult human skeleton has 206 bones.
• Aurora - Animal Doctor
• Brayden - Police Officer
• Charlotte - Babysitter
• Dean - Tree Climber
• Declan - Builder
• Everly - Mom
• Georgia - Veterinarian Ballerina
• Giovanni - In the Military
• Hunter - Chef
• Jack - Train Conductor
• Jayce - Police Officer
• Josephine - Chinese Food Chef
• Louie - Teacher
• Max - Police Officer
• Mikiyas - a Teacher
• Olivia - Musician
• Olivia C. - Firefighter
• Patrick - Fireman
• Romeo - Super Hero
• Sienna - Firefighter
• Sophie - Firefighter
• Violet - Mom
Babylon Elementary School
Mrs. Ryczek's Class
It is impossible to sneeze with your eyes open.
• Arianna - Veterinarian
• Ayda - Scientist
• Bennett - Army Man
• Cavan - Racer
• Chelina - Teacher
• Eve - Princess
• Isaac - Bird
• Jace - Lego Builder
• Jameson - Doggy
• Jason - Ghost
• Kayleigh - Teacher
• Kye - Football Player
• McKenna - Veterinarian
• Nora - Scientist
• Olive - Firefighter
• Olivia - Teacher
• Peter - Vet
• Quinn - In the Space Force
• Ruby - Mom
• Ryan - Policeman
Mrs. DeGirolamo's & Ms. Florea's Class
• Anthony - Racecar Driver
• Avery - Army
• Axl - Wrestler
• Carly - Swim Teacher • Danna - Police Officer • Emma - Fossil Digger • Giuseppe - Miner • Jackson - Police Officer • Julia - Singer • Kali - Hair Stylist • Kelsey - Farmer • Leo - Gardener • Logan - Bus Driver • Luca - Hockey Player • Marco - Chef • Riley - Hair Salon Owner • Tatum - Hair Stylist • Timothy - Knight • Travis - Master Builder • Vince - Football Player
Bayview
Mrs. Pasetti's Class
If you run in the rain you will get about 50 percent wetter than if you stand still.
• Anthony - Police Officer
• Benjamin - Police Officer
• Charlee - Teacher
• Emma - Fire Fighter
• Gerald - Police Officer
• Jax - Lifeguard
• Kaila - Teacher
• Kyler - Chef
• Layla - Teacher
• Logan - Airforce
• Madeline - Teacher
• Mason - Teacher
• McKenna - Teacher
• Mikayla - Teacher
• Milo - Mechanic
• Olive - Astronaut
• Reed - Astronaut
• Rina - Teacher
• Ryann - Teacher
• Steven - Fixer
• William - Astronaut
Fogarty's Class
Camels can down 30 gallons of water in just 13 minutes.
• Adam - Zookeeper
• Addison - Employee at Animal Shelter
• Angelica - Zookeeper
• Anthony - Policeman
• Cole - Policeman
• Collins - Police Officer
• Colton - Police Officer
• Corey - Famous Baseball Player
• Ellie - Teacher
• Gianna - Teacher
• Giavanna - Mom
• Greyson - Builder
• Isla - Doctor
• Jaxon - Teacher
• Marco - Dad
• Nathan - Doctor
• Nico - Football Player
• Reese - Doctor
• Ryann - Teacher
• Ryann - Teacher
• Santino - Policeman
• Sofia - Teacher
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Ms. Minor's Class
and Paraprofessional - Mrs. Cohen
Giraffes have black tongues.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Abigail - Teacher
• Aliya - Hello Kitty Designer
• Armaan - UFC Fighter
• Atilla Batu - Soccer Player
• Aylin - Teacher
• Ayzal - Veterinarian
• Boaz - Sneaker Designer
• Brendan - Police Officer
• Carlos - Police Officer
• Dani - Firefighter
• Denver - Engineer
• Ecmel - Doctor
• Everly - Nurse
• Grayson - Police Officer
• Jeremiah - Fire Truck Driver
• Liliana - ZooKeeper
• Mason - Veterinarian/ Football Player
• Melany - Doctor
• Mila - Actress/Teacher
• Sebastian - Dad
• Sptefany - Chef
• Vincenzo - Chef
• Vivian - Chef
Belmont Elementary School
Mrs. Valdemira's Class
and Paraprofessional - Ms. Abatca
The chameleon has a tongue that is 1.5 times the length of its body.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Aqiel - Professional
Baseball Player
• Athena - Teacher
• Axwell - Police Officer
• Christopher - Principal
• Darcy - Police Officer
• Eli - Superhero
• Elifnaz - Doctor
• Evangeline - Police Officer
• Eviana - Dancer
• Jiago - Paleontologist
• John - Police Officer
• Kayden - Pilot
• Manreet - Doctor
• Nicole - Singer
• Nova - EMT
• Paulo - Professional
Soccer Player
• Reehanne - Police Officer
• Ryan - Teacher
• Scarlett - Swim Instructor
• Violet - Singer
• Yamely - Teacher
Belmont Elementary School
Ms. Yezzi's Class
and Paraprofessionals - Ms. Zepata, Ms. Pascuzzi, Mrs. Ramos & Mrs. McCarron
• Annabella - Ice Cream Man
• Fionn - Pilot
• Giuliana - Singer
• Jason - Police Officer
• Kayden - Police Officer
• Leyden - Driver
• Milani - Singer
• Nicholas - Teacher
William
DeLuca Elementary School
Mrs. Castaldo's Class
and Paraprofessional - Ms. Kumi
FunFact
Thomas Edison, the inventor of the lightbulb, was actually afraid of the dark.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Adrian - Translator
• Alessio - Teacher
• Amelia - Mama
• Antonella - Teacher
• Ayden - Artist
• Benjamin - Spiderman
• Daniella - Veterinarian
• Dominic - Lifeguard
• Enzo - Police Officer
• Jeico - Runner
• Jordyn - Hairstylist
• Moises - Spiderman
• Paxton - Basketball Player
• Ronan - Archealolgist
• Summer - Teacher
• Violette - Lifeguard
• Zeynep - Spidergirl
William DeLuca Elementary School
Ms. Florio's Class
and Paraprofessionals - Miss Aimee, Miss Vanessa, Miss Linda, Ms. Francis & Miss Zarah
water.
• Asher - Pilot
• Cairo - Doctor
• Jordyn - Teacher
• K'Hari - Teacher
• Michael - Doctor
William DeLuca Elementary School
Mrs. Rebholz's Class
and Paraprofessional - Miss Grace
The more salt you put on ice, the more the ice melts.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Aaron - Nurse
• Aiden - Scientist
• Camilla - Policewoman
• Charlotte - Mom
• Chloe - Doctor
• Enzo - Doctor
• Eric - Policeman (camera shy)
• Ethan - Astronaut
• Ezra - Policeman
• Gabriel - Bus Driver
• Hailey - Model
• Lory - Nurse
• Luna - Policewoman
• Milo - Teacher
• Natalie - Policewoman
• Olivia - Singer
• Petter - Policeman
• Robert - Football Player
• Savannah - Firefighter
• Sienna - Bus Driver
• Thomas - Bus Driver
William DeLuca Elementary School
Ms. Rivera's Class
and 1:1 Paraprofessionals - Ms. Nicole, Ms. Cynthia, Ms. Priscilla / Classroom Paraprofessionals - Ms. Lisa, Mr. Doug
Ms. Berger's Class
Your tongue has 3,000 taste buds.
• Addison - Fire Fighter
• Anthony - Baseball Player
• Atilla - Baseball Player
• Connor - Garbage Man
• Cruz - Basketball Player
• Elissa - Teacher
• Gabriel - Doctor
• Giuliana - Teacher
• Henry - Planetarium Worker
• Ibrahim - Doctor
• Isabella - Teacher
• Kacey - Doctor
• Lilana - Doctor
• Matteo - Fire Fighter
• Matthew - Soccer Player
• Mia - Teacher
• Molly - Veterinarian
• Naomi - Singer
• Peyton - Teacher
• Rahim - Police Officer
• Robert - Football Player
• Tanner - Police Officer
• Yadiel - Santa
Miss Bolin's Class
Crocodiles have been around for about 200 million years.
• Vivian - Nurse Oquenock
• Alyssa - Police Officer
• Angelina - Police Officer
• Atlas - Police Officer
• Audrey - Vet
• Bennett - Police Officer
• Cayden - Ice Cream Man
• Charlotte - Police Officer
• Charlotte - Vet
• Christian - Firefighter
• Deegan - Lifeguard
• Harper - Ballet Teacher
• James - Mechanic
• Kinsley - Vet
• Madison - Doctor
• Mason - Snow Plow Driver
• Olivia - Artist
• Olivia - Doctor
• Richard - Racecar Driver
• Rylan - Police Officer
• Sean - Chef
• Valentina - Dentist
Oquenock Elementary
Ms. Quinn's Class
Rabbits and parrots can see behind themselves without even moving their heads.
• Adalyn - Gymnastics Coach
• Aiden - Superhero
• Austin - Baseball Player
• Cameron - Dolphin Trainer
• David - Policeman
• Emilia - Artist
• Ethan - Army Man
• Jack - Fireman
• Jeremy - Mechanic
• Josephine - Artist
• Julia - Hairdresser
• Kailey - Ballerina
• Leonardo - Policeman
• Liam - Policeman
• Luke - Accountant
• Madison - Veterinarian
• Molly - Doctor
• Peter - Construction Builder
• Sadie - Teacher
• Steele - Scientist
• Zachary - Policeman
Ms. Schilling's Class
and Teacher Aide - Mrs. Dolan and Paraprofessionals - Ms. Nikki, Mrs. Lorna & Miss Dundon
On average the Atlantic Ocean is the saltiest of Earth’s major oceans.
• Theo - Police Officer Oquenock
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Aiden - Construction Worker
• Alex - Police Officer
• Charlie - Firefighter
• Colt - Parent
• David - Police Officer
• Donovan - Firefighter
• Harper - Teacher
• Noah - Zookeeper
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Bunny Elephant Dinosaur
Puppy Lion
Turtle Duck Dolphin Fish Shark
Parliament Elementary
Cox's Class
and Paraprofessional - Mrs. M
You speak about 4,800 words a day.
• Abdul - Police Officer
• Arya - Doctor
• Bryson - Police Officer
• Candace - Superhero
• Gianna - Mom
• Grayson - Police Officer
• Jaxton - Firefighter
• Kylie - Teacher
• Lorenzo - Police Officer
• Madina - Doctor
• Madison - Doctor
• Mia - Police Officer
• Michael - Police Officer
• Phoenix - Veterinarian
• Skylar - Lady Who Does Nails
• Tyler - Hockey or
Baseball Player
• Vincenzo - Firefighter
• Yarely - A lady who works in a flower shop
Parliament Elementary
Ms. Morales' Class
and Teacher Assistant - Mrs. Prevete
Female lions are better hunters than male lions and do most of the hunting for a pride.
• Aleyna - Nurse
• Amaliese - Teacher
• Amandla - Doctor
• Ariana - Doctor
• Aubriella - Doctor
• Austin - Fireman
• Aviana - Policewoman
• Emily - Doctor
• Everly - Doctor
• Isabel - Teacher
• Jacob - Policeman
• Jaylen - Policeman
• Je'ziah - Policeman
• Maryori - Doctor
• Paul - Policeman
• Perla - Policewoman
• Sophia - Dental Hygenist
Parliament Elementary
Mrs. Widecki's Class
and Paraprofessional - Mrs. Rotunno
Although polar bears have white, fluffy fur, their skin is actually black.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Aiden - Paleontologist
• Angie - Teacher
• Anthony - Toy Maker
• Ava - Doctor
• Charlotte - Pediatrician
• Enrique - Police Officer
• Gabriella - Doctor
• Havana - Nurse
• Hurrem - Firefighter
• Ibrahim - Nurse
• Jalen - Gym Trainer
• Judah - Police Officer
• Logan - Teacher
• Muhammad - Police Officer
• Natalie - Doctor
• Noah - Baseball player
• Talia - Cheerleader
Parliament Elementary
Ms. Winter's & Ms. Stone's Class
and Classroom Para - Ms. U
Some frogs can pull their eyes into their throat and help push food down.
• Akyli - Mommy
• Amaliah - Teacher
• Andrew - Police Officer
• Angel - Daddy
• Anthony - Racecar Driver
• Azan - Car Washer Worker
• Brett - Police Officer
• Chase - Dad
• Genesis - Princess
• Jeremiah - Basketball Player
• Leonardo - Dad
• Liam - Astronaut
• Mia - Ballerina
• Noah - Astronaut
• Sara - Racecar Driver
• Sloane - Police Officer
• Thiago - Firefighter
• Thomas - Firefighter
Marion Vedder Elementary School
Mrs. Hovanec's Class
and Paraprofessional - Mrs. Handel
• Aaron - Police Officer
• Arvin - Policeman
• Audrey - Police Officer
• CalebJames - Spider-Man
• Cleo - Artist
• Dylan - Astronaut
• Fahd - Dad
• Graeme - Police Officer
• Isabella - Doctor
• Kai - McDonald's Worker
• Kenzie - Grocery Store Worker
• Leah - Police Officer
• Mary - Singer
• Matthew - Chef
• Noah - Scientist
• Olivia - Teacher
• Sarah - K-Pop Singer
• Zoey - Dentist
Marion Vedder Elementary School
Mrs. Larkin's Class
and Paraprofessional - Mrs. Naldrett
The only bird that can fly backwards is the Hummingbird.
• Abiha - Teacher
• Adore - Teacher
• Aureliana - Nurse
• Caleb - Movie Maker
• Evelysse - Doctor
• Gabriel - Policeman
• Harper - Teacher
• Jai'Ari - Police Officer
• Keyla - Artist
• Kiaan - Police Officer
• Liam - Scientist
• Lylah - Delivery Person
• Nolan - Ice Skater
• Oliver - Doctor
• Sadie - Mommy And Nurse
• Sofia - Artist
• Stanley - Policeman
• Zoe - Ice Skater
Woods Road Elementary School
Ms. Lucchetti's Class
and Paraprofessional - Ms. Shamima
Your tongue has 3,000 taste buds.
• Adorae - Basketball Player
• Aiden - Teacher
• Aleeza - Teacher
• Anthony - Police Officer
• Austin - Wrestler
• Bryan - FireFighter
• Cameron - Police Officer
• Cara - Teacher
• Dernier - Sonic
• Dianny - Teacher
• Gabriel - Police Officer
• Hailey - Teacher
• Jannat - Doctor
• Jaxson - Bus Driver
• Katalina - FireFighter
• Khloe - Doctor
• Kylian - FireFighter
• Laura - Nurse
• Liam - Police Officer
• Michael - Police Officer
• Nekera - Nurse
• Theia - Doctor
• Thomas - Monster Truck Driver
• Zarwa - Doctor
Woods Road Elementary School
Ms. Miller's & Ms. Weilbacher's Class
Lightning strikes 1,000 times per second on the planet earth.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Alexander - Firefighter
• Amelia - Veterinarian
• Ana - Princess
• Christian - Police Officer
• Donald - Police Officer
• Elijah - Teacher
• Eva - Doctor
• Evelyn - Chef
• Feddy - Police Officer
• Gabriel C. - Spiderman
• Gabriel D. - Astronaut
• Gianna - K-Pop Superstar
• Isabella - Police Officer
• Keyla - Doctor
• Leonel - Police Officer
• Madison - Teacher
• Michael - Doctor
• Naomi - Police Officer
• Nicholas - Baseball player
• Oden - Paleontologist
• Riley - Doctor
• Victoria - Teacher
• Vincent - Police Officer
