A hen that was raised from an egg by last year's first graders made a guest appearance.
Central Elementary School students from the Great Meadows Regional School District enjoyed some good old-fashioned fun during their annual celebration of the school's Harvest Day in October.
First grade teacher, Colleen Schubert holds "Pumpkin the Hen." Pumpkin was raised from an egg by Mrs. Schubert's class from last year. (Courtesy photo) Students went pumpkin picking and made child-sized scarecrows. They also participated in a "corn cob toss" competition, and raced while balancing an apple on a spoon. Several geese, bunnies, a goat, a pony, and a hen with chicks were on hand for the students to view and pet.
"Pumpkin" the hen, who was raised from an egg by last year's first graders, also made an appearance.
Great Meadows' Central School is located in Independence Township.