Throughout April, the Roslyn School District celebrated Neurodiversity Acceptance Month with a series of engaging events designed to promote inclusivity and appreciation for neurodiverse individuals. The district-wide celebration fostered a sense of unity and understanding, reinforcing the importance of celebrating what makes each person unique and creating an environment where everyone feels valued.

At Roslyn High School, students were encouraged to share their unique experiences and perspectives through a survey, fostering meaningful conversations about neurodiversity. The anonymous responses were displayed in the cafeteria, sparking discussions and helping to create a more inclusive environment. Students also decorated windows and contributed to a slideshow featuring infographics about neurodiversity, which helped raise awareness throughout the school.

Roslyn Middle School kicked off the month with a heartfelt video featuring staff members discussing the importance of embracing neurodiversity. This video was shown to all first-period classes, encouraging students to reflect on empathy and inclusivity. Other initiatives included morning announcements highlighting influential people in the neurodiversity community, a school wide infographic slideshow displayed in the lobby, and a teacher video montage shown to homerooms. Additionally, the library featured a special display on a new table, alongside influential people posters. 

At Heights Elementary, the celebration included the introduction of The World Needs Who You Were Made to Be by Joanna Gaines, which celebrates individuality, creativity, and teamwork. The story of children building hot air balloons served as a beautiful reminder that our differences make the world a more vibrant place. Heights also held a Neurodiversity Acceptance Walk to show support and raise awareness for neurodiversity. 

On Thursday, April 24, 2025, Heights welcomed three-time Grammy nominee Brady Rymer and his band. Renowned for their fun-loving, high-energy, catchy song lyrics, and interactive music programs, they sang messages of positivity and kindness for Height, East Hills, and Harbor Hill students.

Harbor Hill Elementary School contributed to the celebrations by displaying a wall of facts about neurodiversity. They also included neurodiversity themes in the morning announcements. East Hills participated in a schoolwide art project to highlight neurodiversity and foster creativity among students. They also made morning announcements with facts about neurodiversity.

The SEPTA (Special Education Parent Teacher Association) contributed to the month’s activities by creating special T-shirts and hosting a special SEPTA meeting on April 1st, featuring Board Certified and Licensed Behavior Analyst Nicole Heuer.