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.
Black History Month Spotlights
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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.
School Celebrations
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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 MonthPierce Early Childhood School
Virtual Read Aloud Celebration | The month of February | Morning AnnouncementsBarton Elementary School
February Monthly Calendar with Activities | February 21 - February 28, 2023 | During the school dayBrown Elementary School
Music program: Tribute to MLK and Math Night | February 16, 2023 | 5:15-6:45 PM | In person | Students will performFarine 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-personGood Elementary School
Daily Announcements that Highlight African Americans | Month of February | In-personJohn Haley Elementary School
Daily Announcements that Highlight African Americans | Month of February | In-personJohnston Elementary School
Living Wax Museum | February 24, 2023 | In person
BHM bulletin boards | Month of February | In personKeyes Elementary School
Teacher Read Alouds in class & Potluck | Month of FebruaryLively 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 watchSchulze 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/DisplayStipes Elementary School
Virtual Read Aloud Celebration | February 24, 2023 | Zoom/ClassroomsTownley Elementary School
Bulletin Board & Door Decorations | Month of February | In personTownsell Elementary
Black History Science Night | February 28, 2023 | 5:30 PM | In PersonAustin Middle School
Black History Trivia | February 24, 2023 | In Person | Trivia Questions during lunchBowie Middle School
Undefeated: Campus Story Walk | February 17, 2023 | In-Person
Bowie Celebrates Black History - Dress up days | February 13 - February 17, 2023 | In-PersonCrockett 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 performancesLamar 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 staffSam Houston Middle School
A Night of Black Excellence in Music | February 16, 2023 | 5:30 PM | In PersonTravis 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-personIrving High School
Black History Read In | February 28, 2023 | During all lunches | In Person
Spirit Week | February 20 - February 24, 2023MacArthur 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