Tag Archives: April 2026

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Bloomingdale HS PTSA Hosts “Create with Kindness” Digital Safety Event

Bloomingdale Senior High School will host a community-focused digital safety event on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria.
 
Organized by the Bloomingdale High School PTSA, the “Create with Kindness” program aims to bring students, families, and educators together to have real conversations about life online.
 
The event is part of the National PTA’s PTA Connected initiative, a collaboration with TikTok that focuses on improving digital literacy, safety, and well-being for students. Through open discussions and shared experiences, attendees will explore how technology shapes communication, behavior, and relationships in today’s world.
 
Families who attend can expect interactive conversations about online experiences, along with practical tools to help set healthy digital boundaries and promote safer online habits. Students will also play an active role by sharing their own perspectives, giving parents and caregivers insight into what navigating the digital world actually looks like for teens today.
 
The event is open to PTSA members, school leaders, staff, students, and families, emphasizing the importance of community involvement in supporting students both inside and outside the classroom. Food and beverages will be provided by the PTSA.
Current Gazette

Lights, Laughter, Legacy: Bloomingdale High crowns prom king and queen at memorable night of celebration

Students from Bloomingdale Senior High School gather for an unforgettable prom night filled with music, dancing and celebration, ending in the crowning of seniors Yezlyn Decastro and Curtis Lang as prom queen and king.

The evening brought together classmates for a night many described as more than just a dance. For Decastro, the experience carried a deeper meaning.

“It was the music, the lights, and dancing endlessly with the people who mean everything to me,” Decastro said. “It was laughter, joy, and living in a moment that felt like it would never end. And being chosen as prom queen made it even more special, not because of the title, but because it came from the people around me. That kind of love is something I’ll never forget.”

Lang echoed the excitement of the night, noting how the energy grew after the announcement.

“Prom was exciting and more fun than I expected, but it got even better when Yezlyn and I won king and queen,” Lang said. “I know she was happy about it, but I think that’s what really set the party off later because after that it was like one of the best movie scenes ever.”

Faculty members also reflected on what the winners represented to the student body. Chef Jordan Hoffner said the pair’s popularity reflects their character and authenticity.

“I think both of them winning together speaks to their character as friends and as individuals,” Hoffner said. “They are loved across the board—athletics, academics, socially. It proves not fitting into stereotypes is the move for success because people are drawn to that individuality. That is what Curtis and Yezlyn are.”

As the night came to a close, students left with lasting memories of a celebration defined not only by tradition but also by connection, school spirit, and the shared experience of a milestone event.