A group of Bethel Park High School students who are members of STAND (Standing Together Against Negativity and Discrimination) visited both Washington First Grade Classrooms to forge some new friendships.

The high school students read books on diversity to the younger students and talked to them about friendship, kindness and making good choices.

They answered questions and discussed different situations that the students might experience on the bus, playground and with friends, and how to handle them appropriately.

First grade teachers Mrs. Ellison and Mrs. Walsh were extremely impressed with this amazing group of high school students, and they were especially touched to see how their first grade students responded to the older students and looked up to them.

The teachers are hoping to make this visit by the STAND students an annual event!

The STAND students are sponsored by BPHS School Nurse Mrs. Ford.  Please click here to see some photos from their visit.