Off to the races: Taft participates in beloved Pumpkin Run
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Continuing a tradition that began in the 1980s, Taft Elementary recently held its annual Pumpkin Run! Students and staff wore their Halloween costumes and headed to the field to support fourth and fifth graders competing to qualify for this week's championship run against other Washingtonville elementary schools. Check out photos from the day here!