April 28, 2026
Vega Elementary Kindness Parade 2026
"Just like bubbles, the autism spectrum is full of beautiful, different colors. When we show kindness, we help each other shine."
For Vega Elementary, that's not just a sentiment to tack up on the wall; it's a principle they strive to live out every day. So, in honor of Autism Awareness Month, Vega held their second annual Kindness Parade this morning to celebrate the joy of showing kindness.
"Last year, when we were putting up our autism acceptance bulletin board in the main hallway, our kids decided they wanted to have a parade," said Special Education teacher Leslie Demattia. "So, we decided to develop a kindness parade and include some of our friends from the general education population to walk with our STC students and make their dream happen for them."
The whole school was ready to help out. They lined the walk around Vega, equipped with signs and bubbles, to cheer on their friends, to remind them that they belong, too.
"This parade is a perfect opportunity for the Vega community to show that we include everybody and care for everybody," said Principal Mike Forsyth. "It gives our students a chance to show the kindness that we talk about all the time."
The parade honorees weren't content to just be the recipients of kindness; they put together goody bags to deliver to every student in the school, to thank them for taking part in the parade.
Because the students at Vega Elementary have figured out that kindness is not something we keep for ourselves. It only works when we give it away.