Celebrating Black History Month

  • 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

  • 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. 

  • Elsie Smith
  • Natasha Stewart
  • Demond Spiller
  • Tasha Franklin

School Celebrations

  • 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