April 9 was a day of celebration, excitement and fitness at the Thompson Sixth-Grade Center.

The school has a monthly celebration to reward students’ good behavior and work. That particular Friday included a combination of Zumba and fitness.

Jonathan Darling, the manager of Gold’s Gym in Pelham, brought an enthusiastic team of instructors to encourage fitness and fun with the sixth-graders.

These instructors taught the girls dance moves as they did Zumba, a new dance and aerobic exercise craze. The boys participated in drills and fitness skills outside.