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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. 

Join us in celebrating several of our employees in honor of Black History Month. Watch the videos below to see how they celebrate this month. 

Kinkeade Early Childhood School
Black History Month Living Wax Museum  |  February 23rd  |  7:45 AM - 3:15 PM  |  In Person
Black History Month Door Decorating Contest, Stories, Facts, Music, Stories, Treats & Challenges  |  All Month

Pierce Early Childhood School
Virtual Read Aloud Celebration  |  The month of February  |  Morning Announcements 

Barton Elementary School
February Monthly Calendar with Activities  |  February 21 - February 28, 2023  |  During the school day

Brown Elementary School
Music program: Tribute to MLK and Math Night  |  February 16, 2023  |  5:15-6:45 PM  |  In person  |  Students will perform    

Farine Elementary School
2nd Grade Music Program  |  February 23, 2023  |  6:00 PM  |  In-person  |  Student performace "Gotta Be Jazz"

Gilbert Elementary School
Black History Month Virtual Read Aloud  |  Month of February  |  In-person/virtual     
Black History Digital Classroom  |  Month of February  |  Virtual/In-person  |  Teachers have access to a Google Classroom with student activities 
Famous Black Americans Library Projects  |  February 14 - February 28, 2023  |  Library Lessons  |  In-person  

Good Elementary School
Daily Announcements that Highlight African Americans  |  Month of February  |  In-person  

John Haley Elementary School
Daily Announcements that Highlight African Americans  |  Month of February  |  In-person      

Johnston Elementary School
Living Wax Museum  |  February 24, 2023  |  In person
BHM bulletin boards  |  Month of February  |  In person

Keyes Elementary School
Teacher Read Alouds in class & Potluck  |  Month of February      

Lively Elementary School
HBCU College & Community Fair  |  March 2, 2023  |  5:00 PM - 6:30 PM  |  In person
HBCU Shirt Showcase  |  February 28, 2023  |  All Day
During lunches, a slide show showcasing HBCUs will play for students to watch

Schulze Elementary School
Daily Announcments that Highlight African Americans  | February 6 - February 28  |  In person/Display    
Door Decorating Contest for BHM  | February 6 - February 28  |  In person/Display    
Timeline of AA Inventors  | February 6 - February 28  |  In person/Display    
Bear Creek Exhibit by Irving Archives featuring Jackie Mae Townsell  | February 6 - February 28  |  In person/Display    
AA Historical Figures bulletin Board  | February 6 - February 28  |  In person/Display    
"I have a Dream" student essay bulletin board  | February 6 - February 28  |  In person/Display    

Stipes Elementary School
Virtual Read Aloud Celebration  |  February 24, 2023  |  Zoom/Classrooms

Townley Elementary School
Bulletin Board & Door Decorations  |  Month of February  |  In person    

Townsell Elementary
Black History Science Night  |  February 28, 2023  |  5:30 PM  |  In Person

Austin Middle School
Black History Trivia  |  February 24, 2023  |  In Person  |  Trivia Questions during lunch 

Bowie Middle School
Undefeated: Campus Story Walk  |  February 17, 2023  |  In-Person    
Bowie Celebrates Black History - Dress up days  |  February 13 - February 17, 2023  |  In-Person   

Crockett Middle School
Black History Month: Family Reunion  |  February 24, 2023  |  5 - 7 PM  |  In person  | Game tables, line dancing, HBCU booths, cookout concessions and More!

de Zavala Middle School
Black History Month Showcase  |  February 27, 2023  |  During all lunches  |  11:40 AM - 1:20 PM  |  In person  |  Staff performances 

Lamar Middle School
Music Mondays  |  February 6th, 13th, 27th  |  During select passing periods  |  In Person    
BHM Door Decorating Contest  |  Doors due by February 17th and winner announced during our BHM Celebration  |  In Person  |  Living Legends
BHM Movie Night  |  February 24, 2023  |  4 - 6:15 PM  |  In Person  |  Movie - Harriet
BHM Celebration  |  February 28, 2023  |  2:45 - 3:45 PM  |  In Person  |  Legends - Past and Present: live program with students and staff

Sam Houston Middle School
A Night of Black Excellence in Music  |  February 16, 2023  |  5:30 PM  |  In Person    

Travis Middle School
BHM Door Decorating Contest  |  February 9 - February 21, 2023  |  In-person  |  Judging 2/22
MBHM STaff Potluck  |  February 24, 2023  |  In-person    
BHM Student Trivia/Contest  |  Daily  |  In-person    
BHM Play  |  February 16, 2023  |  5:00-5:30 PM  |  In-person     

Irving High School
Black History Read In  |  February 28, 2023  |  During all lunches  |  In Person
Spirit Week  |  February 20 - February 24, 2023

MacArthur High School
Beautifully Black Program Community Event  |  February 28, 2023  |  In Person  |  This program is a family event and we invite everyone to come out to enjoy performances in song, dance, poetry, storytelling and more by faculty, students, community members, and DFW participants.  

Student Reassignment Center
Black History Month Potluck/Luncheon  |  February 10, 2023  |  12 PM- 2PM  |  In Person  |  Staff & District Leadership/Community Leaders by Invitation
Black History Month Gallery Walk  |  February 28, 2023  |  6PM - 7PM  |  In Person  |  During Open House - Students & Parents