Buckeye West Elementary School students perform

The school hosted the Christmas program for parents and community members

All classes joined the audience for the finale, “Jingle Bells.”

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Published December 22, 2025 - 2:25 p.m.

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Buckeye West Elementary School students perform during the school’s Christmas program for parents and community members. Preschool and kindergarten students each sang three songs, second grade performed “Children, Go Where I Send Thee” and “Willie, Take Your Little Drum,” and third grade sang “Joy to the World” and “’Tis the Season Once Again.”

Fourth- and fifth-grade students performed “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas.” All classes joined the audience for the finale, “Jingle Bells.” The school extended special thanks to the after-school program, Mrs. Sharrie Stephens, and all teachers and staff.

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