10/21/2026
As part of the Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration at Colebrook elementary, new Community Schools Coordinator Jomar Canales sat down with parent, Diego Heras to ask, “What does it mean to be Latino/Hispanic?” Mr. Heras has two children who attend Colebrook. “For me it has to do with the culture behind my heritage,” said Mr. Heras, who hails from Ecuador. “I wish everyone knew it’s more than we just all speak Spanish.” Students learned about traditions, foods, music, and the accomplishments of those from Hispanic and Latino cultures, including Sonia Sotomayor, Roberto Clemente, and Ellen Ochoa. “These people have helped make our world better through science, sports, music, art, and helping others,” Mr. Canales said. The pictures are of Colebrook students who helped with Hispanic Heritage Month presentations.