Saturnalia

On the day before winter break, students at BPCPS celebrate "Saturnalia."

Saturnalia was a Roman festival traditionally held in the dark of winter, where Romans would give thanks for the previous harvest. Saturnalia was a time of hope and festivity in Roman times. At BPCPS, its an opportunity to come together and to plan for the coming year.

Today, students brought home cooked food for a potluck lunch, including rice and beans, buffalo wings, and a sea of desserts. (By conservative estimates, there was 1/2 of a cake for every student in BPCPS high school.) Students were recognized with personalized cards and we performed our annual whole-school Electric Slide.

Saturnalia is one of the many ways we've worked to build a distinct school identity. We hope it's one of the many quirky traditions that help students feel grounded in this small community. A secret handshake of sorts; something students will remember long after they have left.