Community Partners Help Families Kick Off the School Year at W.T. Hoag

ANGOLA, NY – Families gathered at W.T. Hoag Educational Center on Tuesday, September 1 for a morning of community safety and connection ahead of the new school year.
The Erie County Sheriff's Office offered free Operation SAFE CHILD ID cards, Evans Town Police Department conducted car seat safety checks, and the Erie County Public Library helped children sign up for their own library cards. Down the hall, families of our youngest Eagles attended orientation for the Universal Pre-Kindergarten program, getting their first look at what the year ahead has in store.
Event Details
Location: W.T. Hoag Educational Center
Address: 42 Sunset Boulevard, Angola, NY 14006
Time: Operation SAFE CHILD ID cards until 12:30 PM; car seat safety checks until 1:00 PM
Important Notes: Universal Pre-Kindergarten orientation also held for incoming families
It was a morning built on partnership, with county and town agencies joining district staff to help families start the year informed, prepared, and connected. Lake Shore is grateful for community partners like these. 🦅💚
