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Going back to school can be an exciting time for kids and parents alike, but it can also be a stressful time.

So News 12 helped take some of that stress away and celebrated YOU!

That’s right. News 12 Westchester and Hudson Valley held a back-to-school celebration to help you usher in the new school year!

Feeding Westchester

Dr. Aurelia Henriquez, Port Chester Superintendent of Schools

Allison Fasano, PCMS Science Teacher and Anne Bradnor, CEP Carver Center

Jennifer Wells, Senior V.P. at Pepsico & Vice Chair of Feeding Westchester board

Tami Wilson, COO of Feeding Westchester

Backpacks donated by News 12, Optimum and Warner Bros. Discovery.

Event Partners include:

Check out last week's event at West Haverstraw Elementary School:

Amaris Scalia, Director of ELL and K-6 Services

Principal Angelica Terry and Assistant Principal Karema Brown

Robert D’Amelio Mayor of the Village of West Haverstraw

Anthony Zollo, Deputy Superintendent, North Rockland Schools

Kris Felicello, Superintendent, North Rockland Schools