Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, we are proud to highlight two sisters from Victor Falls Elementary, Sofia (5th grade) and Sara (3rd grade). Both students shared what their culture and family mean to them.

For Sofia, family traditions are especially important. She treasures Día de los Muertos, when her family builds an altar with photos, food, and candles to honor loved ones who have passed. She added that “It makes us feel really happy that the district is interested in our culture and heritage… I feel really included.” Sofia also looks up to her grandfather, who served in the Mexican military and worked hard to provide for his family. Inspired by him, Sofia dreams of becoming a teacher or instructor to help the next generation.

Sara finds joy in Día del Niño (Children’s Day), celebrated in Mexico on April 30th, a holiday she loves because of the fun and gifts it brings. She admires her dad, who “always works for us… even when he is tired, he still goes to work,” she said with a smile. Like her sister, Sara also dreams of becoming a teacher: “When I see my teachers teach, I would like to make my own way… it seems like a lot of fun.”

Both sisters remind us that heritage lives in the everyday moments through celebrations, hard work, and the values passed down from family. Their pride, gratitude, and dreams for the future are a shining example of why we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.