Congratulations to MHS juniors Gabrielle Parrado and Kaitlyn Consalvo on being selected as recipients of the Students Building Bridges Award by the Jewish Community Relations Council of Long Island.

This honor recognizes students for their efforts to create a more civil society by volunteering, building ties across different communities and working on intergenerational projects.

Gabrielle and Kaitlyn were recognized with citations from elected officials and a certificate of achievement during the Nassau County Holocaust Remembrance Day Commemoration at Adelphi University on May 7.

The district is #MineolaProud to recognize Gabrielle and Kaitlyn, and we applaud them for their tireless dedication to community service, for spreading kindness and supporting their peers and those in need.