St. Joseph’s School for the Blind Celebrates the Holidays

Students at St. Joseph's School for the Blind have been busy celebrating the holidays.

On December 8, a group of students participated in the tree lighting ceremony at the William Brennan Courthouse in Jersey City. They were joined by Hudson County Executive Thomas DeGise, Division Director Gina Hulings, and other county commissioners and staff.

The senior choir and bell ringers of all ages performed for the county officials. After singing Christmas carols, a preschool girl helped DeGise flip a big switch to light the giant Christmas tree in the building’s rotunda. The celebration also included cookies and hot chocolate, and everyone received a Santa hat.

This is the first year the tree lighting has taken place since the pandemic.

The following day, December 9, the Holiday Express visited the school. The organization delivers music, food, gifts, financial support and entertainment to those most in need of the gift of human kindness.

The students at St. Joseph’s enjoyed a festive day of singing and dancing and even a visit from Santa Claus. Each student also received a gift bag filled with a blanket or coat, toiletries and stuffed animals.

The St. Joseph’s School for the Blind Adult Program is also getting into the holiday spirit.  Thanks to a donation from Do Good Like Joe Wood and help from staff, the program’s clients were able to learn about constructing wood. They created beautifully designed and painted trees for display during the holiday season.