Color Run & Community Market Day Bring Students Together

The Woodhull Intermediate School and Jack Abrams STEM Magnet School communities came together last weekend for an unforgettable day of school spirit, wellness, service, and community connection during the annual Color Run and Community Market Day.

Nearly 500 students participated in the event, creating a vibrant atmosphere filled with excitement, laughter, and school pride. Participants ran, walked, and cheered their way through the Color Run course while being showered with colorful powder along the route.

Following the Color Run, attendees enjoyed a variety of student-led activities, games, crafts, and service projects that showcased the creativity, leadership, and teamwork of students from both schools. The event was entirely planned and facilitated by students, faculty, staff, and families, making it a true celebration of community collaboration and service.

Funds raised through the Color Run and dunk tank will benefit the Junior Welfare League. Proceeds from Community Market Day activities and student-created craft sales will support a variety of charitable organizations selected by students at Woodhull and Jack Abrams.

The Jack Abrams School charities include:

House Amistad – Car wash to benefit the Helping Hands Mission

House Isibindi – Carnival Games to benefit Make-a-Wish Foundation

House Reveur – Bake sale to benefit The Little Shelter

House Altruismo – Pancake breakfast to benefit Northport Veterans Affairs

A total of $1,791 was raised in all. It will be split evenly and $447 will be donated to each organization. “The winning House Reveur that raised the most money will receive 5,000 points toward our yearlong House competition,” Jack Abrams School Principal Donna Moro said. “The winning House has a parade through the school on the last day of the year.”

Woodhull School raised $1,894 and is splitting the amount between Make-A-Wish, Ocean Conservancy and Little Shelter. Another approximately $2,000 collected by the two schools for registration and a dunk tank is being donated to the Junior Welfare League.

“We are incredibly proud of our students for using their talents, creativity, and leadership skills to make a difference in the lives of others while strengthening our school communities,” Woodhull Principal Stephanie Campbell said. “The Color Run and Community Market Day showcased the very best of Woodhull and Jack Abrams—unity, school pride, service, and leadership. Our students demonstrated tremendous pride in themselves and their school communities, and the event was a powerful reminder of what can be accomplished when students, families, and staff come together with a shared purpose.”

The event highlighted the commitment of both schools to fostering leadership, service, and community engagement while celebrating the strong partnership between students, families, and staff.

“It was a spectacular day that showcased the very best of humanity,” Ms. Moro said. “Our students and their families demonstrated what can be accomplished when a community comes together to help others. The smiles tell the story better than words ever could. There is no greater lesson for our students than learning the value of service.”