NEW BERLIN – After nearly a year of avoiding in-person events due to the pandemic, the Unadilla Valley Central School District held a Reconnect to Success Night with a focus on reconnecting with the community in a safe and fun way.

According to Unadilla Valley Teacher and Event Coordinator Dan Tucker, this event was the school’s first step towards getting reconnected with its community, and a chance to bring some positivity back to the area as they move through the pandemic.

It was held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday at the Unadilla Valley Central School, with more than 170 individuals scheduled to attend.

Tucker said each person entering the building had their temperature taken, signed in, and left contact information.

“I think the last time we did an event similar to this at the school was for our annual Veterans’ Day, but that was a drive through event,” said Tucker. “With protocols in place, we decided to move forward with a staggered in-person event to help bring everyone together safely.”