Port Chester High School seniors proudly celebrated their future plans during the school’s May 1 College Signing Day celebration, an event designed to recognize and honor students as they prepare for their next chapter after graduation.

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re invited to wear apparel representing their future colleges, universities, military service, career pathways, or post-secondary plans while also creating personalized lawn signs showcasing where they are headed after high school. The celebration featured a spirited parade through the school, led by the Port Chester High School Marching Band, as students were cheered on by classmates, staff, and the school community.

According to Director of Counseling Dr. Maeva Rich Kennedy, the event served as the culminating celebration of a weeklong College and Career Spirit Week organized by the PCHS Counseling Department.

“Our counseling team put a tremendous amount of work into creating activities throughout the week that built excitement around students’ future pathways,” Dr. Rich Kennedy shared. “The goal was to celebrate our seniors and promote pride in all of the different opportunities our students are pursuing after graduation.”

The celebration highlighted the many pathways Port Chester students are taking beyond high school, while reinforcing a school culture that encourages students to pursue their goals with confidence and pride.

From college acceptances and career plans to military service and specialized programs, the day served as a joyful reminder that success looks different for every student, and that every pathway deserves to be celebrated.