Sharp & Hebert talk with students

Riverside Elementary School 2^nd graders put on their "Believe In Heroes" program. Riverside invited local First Responders and recognized us for the work we do in our community. Select second-grade students interviewed a member from each- Grants Pass Police, Grants Pass Fire Rescue, and American Medical Response. The performance included songs and other speaking parts as well. After the program, the 2^nd grade classes got to check out the emergency vehicles and speak with the representatives from each agency.  We were honored by the number of first responders who came- more than 30 between the morning and evening. This is an annual program that Riverside started in 2019. 

Vicki Van Manen said “The reason behind this program is two-fold: to honor some of the members of our community who keep us safe on a daily basis; and to bring in these first responders to meet our students so they can interact and be more comfortable with them if the kids/families are ever put in a situation where that trust is needed.”