Celebrating Black History Month
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Black History Month is a celebration of the contributions and achievements of African-Americans throughout U.S. history. Observed every February, this month is a time to honor Black pioneers – both past and present – while also celebrating the tremendous strides generations have made.
Over the next four weeks, Irving ISD will join in on the celebration with events and activities for all to enjoy. From performances and employee spotlights to library displays and curriculum design, check out some of the ways we are celebrating.
Culture Kitchen
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In honor of Black History Month, we're excited to continue our Culture Kitchen series! Follow along as we explore diverse cuisines throughout the month.
School Celebrations
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Early Childhood School
Kinkeade Early Childhood School
Black History Month Door Decorating Contest | February 1 - 28 | Judging will take place on the 28th
Black History Facts, Quotes and Music | During Daily Announcements | February 1 - 28
Wear Black History Month Attire | Every Wednesday in February
Black History Month Living Wax Museum | February 28
Soul Food Luncheon | February 28Pierce Early Childhood School
Spotlight Museum Displays | Set up by February 7 | Up through Open House
Black History Dress Up Days | February 24 - 28
Black History Books on the Announcements | February 1 - 28
Black History Snacks for Staff | February 26 -
Elementary School
Barton Elementary School
Black History Month Spirit Days
Black History Month Daily Announcements - Black History Facts | February 1 - 28
Black History Month Spirit Week | February 1 - 28Brandenburg Elementary School
Black History Month Spirit Days
Black History Month Library Displays
Black History Month| Daily Announcments and Facts | February 1 - 28
Library Lessons - Influential African Americans throughout history | February 1 - 28Brown Elementary
Black History Month Living Wax Museum | Students from PreK-5 will participate | All students will attend | February 21
Grade Level bulletin boards throughout the building | February 1 - 28
Black History Facts and Influential People daily announcements | February 1 - 28Davis Elementary School
Black History Month Facts and Influential People | Morning Announcements | February 1 - 28Farine Elementary School
Black History Month Spirit Theme Days | February 24 - 28
Grade 1 Music Program | February 27John Haley Elementary School
Black History Facts, Quotes and Music | Daily Announcements | February 1 - 28
Wear Black History Month Attire | Every Monday and Friday in FebruaryThomas Haley Elementary School
It's a Different World Black History Month Program | February 27 | 6 PM
Living Wax Museum | Daytime Presentations | February 27Johnston Elementary School
Voices of Freedom: A Celebration in Motion - "Voices of Freedom" | Feb 13th | 6 PM at the Cafe
Daily morning broadcast | February 1 - 28
Dress up on Fridays | Leaders: February 10 | Athletes: February 17 | Musicians and artists: February 24Keyes Elementary School
Black History Facts | Daily Announcements | February 1 - 28Lee ES
Music Trivia Featuring Black Artists | Every Friday in February
Spirit Week | February 10 - 14
African American Attire Day | February 21
Black History Month Program | February 21 | 8:30 AM
Staff Luncheon/Pot Luck | February 28Lively Elementary School
Family Movie Night: The Princess and the Frog | Februray 27 | 5:30 - 7 PM
Daily Facts on Morning Announcements | February 1 - 28
Spirit Week | February 24 - 28Townley Elementary School
Black History Facts and Influential People | Daily Announcements | February 1 - 28Townsell Elementary School
Black Excellence in STEM Night | February 13
Celebrating and Highlighting HBCUs | Every Wednesday in February
Black History Facts | Daily Announcements | February 1 - 28 -
Middle School
Austin Middle School
Black History Month Door Decorating Contest | Judging will take place on February 17
Black Historical Figure Spotlights | Spotlights will take place during the announcements | February 1 - 28Crockett Middle School
Door Decorating Contest | Judged February 19 | 6th Period | 3 PM
Trivia | Tuesday and Thursday each week for prizes on video announcements Oratorical Contest | February 18 | 9:30 AM
Dress Days | February 24 - 28
Black History Month FlyerJohnson Middle School
Quotes | During Morning Announcements | Month of February
Spirit Week | February 17 - 21
Library Night | February 20
Student Read - In "Voices of Our Past" | February 27
Lamar Middle School
Music Monday | Music featuring Black Artists | During passing periods each Monday during Black History Month
Spirit Dress Days | Every Wednesday | Month of February
Black History Month Program | "Honoring Heritage, Empowering Futures: Celebrating Black Excellence in Irving" | Grade Level Assemblies | February 27Sam Houston Middle School
Step Team Performance | February 6
The Art of Change: Creative Contributions in Black History | February 28
Black History Month Art Contest | February 28
Black History Month Spirit Week | February 24 - 28Travis Middle School
Black History Month Facts and HBCU facts | February 1 - 28
Spirit Days throughout the month | TBD
Art class will create a mural to honor a historical figure | February 1 - 28 -
High School
Cardwell Career Preparatory Center
Black History Month Spirit Days | Daily Announcements | February 1 - 28
Cultural Pride Day
Black History Icons Day
Black Music Legends Day
Unity Day: Wear purple to symbolize unity, liberation
Chili Cook Off | February 27 | 5:30 - 7 PMIrving High School
Literacy Day in the Library | TBD
Black History Facts | Daily Announcements | February 1 - 28
Spirit Week | Themes TBDMacArthur High School
Black History Month Celebration | Dancing, poetry, and more | February 20, 7 PM in the AuditoriumStudent Reassignment Center
Soul Food Luncheon | February 27
Themed Days (Dress Up) | Month of February
Door Decorating Contest | Month of February