Garden City High School and Middle School Best Buddies chapters unite for an afternoon of fun and friendship
On Jan. 31, the Garden City High School and Garden City Middle School Best Buddies chapters came together for an afternoon filled with fun, games and meaningful connections. Both schools host student-run clubs that, with the guidance of teacher advisers, promote awareness, inclusivity and positivity through peer engagement.
High school e-board members—students in leadership positions—along with Best Buddies matches took a bus to the middle school where they participated in a variety of structured activities designed to foster social interaction and friendship. Facilitated by Mrs. Tufano, Mrs. Novack, Mrs. Moss and Mr. Kalberer, the meeting provided students from grades 6-12 with a relaxed and enjoyable Friday afternoon. Members enjoyed meeting new friends while laughing, bonding over games like Jenga and Scrabble, sharing stories, and completing winter-themed coloring pages.
The two groups will continue to work together as they prepare for the Annual Best Buddies Friendship Walk in May.
Best Buddies International is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships and supports individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities. For over 15 years, the Garden City High School and Middle School chapters have been successfully building friendships. All students at Garden City Middle School and Garden City High School are welcome to join.
