The Bush School Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Earlier this week, Upper School students and Latine Student Union (LSU) leaders Mia E. '26 and Aylenn C. '27 led the Latine Heritage Celebration, an event honoring the rich heritage of the community. During this joyful morning, Upper School campus classrooms transformed into stations for informative and hands-on activities that highlighted various cultural practices and invited Hispanic and Latine perspectives. Students crafted art for Día de los Muertos, learned Cumbia-styled dances, and cooked Brazilian desserts. Community members also had the opportunity to learn about the history and unique variations of Latine music, including performances by Eddy V.-S. '26 and Gus S. '26.

“It was such a joyful celebration, and there was something of interest for everyone: dance, music, cooking, and art, with cultural lessons sprinkled in each workshop,” shared Coordinator of Community, Equity, and Inclusion (CEI), Delia Tran. “The workshops represented many Latin countries and cultures. Students and staff members were able to see themselves represented in the various workshops we brought in. US students were engaged and interested, and participated actively.”

Student leaders from the LSU, the CEI team, and the World Language Faculty worked diligently to organize this incredibly impactful event, which fostered meaningful connections, honest dialogue, and valuable outlooks, creating an environment of belonging. These lessons, ideas, and viewpoints are shaped by students’ diverse experiences, which reinforces the value of every individual and every voice.

“This event was important for several reasons,” Delia said. “It was designed and implemented by Latine Student Union leaders, who put their own passion and heart into it and shared it with the school, and many of the workshops were hosted by Bush students, who also shared their culture and interests.”