Kindergarteners Learn How to Be Everyday Heroes at Larkmoor Career Day

Larkmoor Elementary’s youngest students had a special opportunity to dream big during Kindergarten Career Day — and this time, the spotlight was on some of Lorain’s real-life heroes.

Representatives from the Lorain Police Department and Lorain Fire Department visited the school to share how their careers are all about helping others, staying safe and making a difference in the community. For many of these kindergarteners, it was their first up-close look at the people — and vehicles — behind the uniforms.

The police officers brought a patrol car and gave students a tour, letting them peek inside and explore the tools officers use to keep the city safe. The fire department rolled up in a fire truck, complete with sirens and gear, sparking wide-eyed wonder as students learned how firefighters respond to emergencies.

School counselor Sharon Willis, who organizes the event, explained that experiences like these help students see how careers in public service — like firefighting and law enforcement — are all about helping others, and that seeing real-life heroes up close can spark dreams of doing the same one day.

More than just a fun field trip across the parking lot, Career Day planted seeds of aspiration and service in the minds of these young learners. Whether it's putting out fires, protecting neighborhoods or simply offering a helping hand, our kindergarteners are learning early that there are many ways to make the world a better place.

Thank you to the Lorain Police Department and Lorain Fire Department for inspiring the next generation of community helpers!