The Pumpkin Patch

For the second year in a row, seventh and eighth grade students hosted a pumpkin patch “field trip” for the preschool. Student planted their seeds over the summer, and they tended to the garden from July to October. The pumpkins were grown to be picked by our 3- and 4-year-old friends. Students each wrote and illustrated an original storybook, and they decorated a pumpkin to display at the pumpkin patch. Adding costumes, music, a hayride and snacks made the experience a delight for all!

"I had a good time reading to the kids." ~Zachary

“It was fun walking around the campus and hearing kids yell Princess Tiana and reading stories.” ~Staten

“I had a great time watching each pumpkin grow from a little green bulb to a unique pumpkin.” ~David

“I loved seeing the kids’ happy faces and watching them have so much fun.” ~Katherine

“I enjoyed getting to see the excitement on the kids’ faces when they got off the hayride.” ~Addison

"I enjoyed seeing the glow of excitement on the kids' faces when they were picking out their pumpkins." ~Morgan