CUSD Hosts 2nd Annual Grandparents Pre-Thanksgiving Day Luncheon

CHESTER, PA- November 20, 2023 - For the second consecutive year, the Chester Upland School District (CUSD), in collaboration with the city of Chester, hosted the Grandparents Pre-Thanksgiving Day Luncheon for local senior citizens and grandparents of graduating high school seniors on November 16 at Chester High School.

Nearly 100 seniors attended the luncheon, and enjoyed a catered meal and festive decorations courtesy of Red Brick Café. The menu featured traditional Thanksgiving dishes such as turkey, stuffing, ham, collard greens, sweet potato pie, and more.

The district's Career and Technical Education (CTE) program, led by Dr. Angela Thompson, played a pivotal role in the event's success. Marketing students acted as hostesses, while culinary arts students served the delicious meals.

Claudia Averette, Chief of Staff at CUSD expressed her gratitude for the event. "It was truly humbling to serve our seniors for the second consecutive year,” said Averette. “Many of them mentioned that without this event, they might have missed a Thanksgiving meal due to various circumstances. It's heartwarming, and they deserve it.”

CUSD’s Interim Superintendent of Schools, Latrice N. Mumin, Ed. D., MBA, added, "This event wouldn’t have been possible without our partnership with the city of Chester and our talented CTE students. There is much we can accomplish together in our schools and community when we work together.”

In addition to having meals during the event, seniors who attended had the opportunity to take home leftover food, ensuring that the spirit of Thanksgiving extended beyond the luncheon.

The district is proud to serve local seniors and grandparents and value their contributions to the community

CUSD’s annual Grandparents Pre-Thanksgiving Luncheon event takes place the week before Thanksgiving to highlight our gratitude for our seasoned residents.