National Hispanic Heritage Month
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Irving ISD is excited to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month September 15 through October 15. We honor the rich culture and its people for their contributions to our city, school district and classrooms.
This year, Irving ISD has welcomed more than 33,000 students. Of those students, 73%, or 24,000 students, identify as Hispanic. As a district, we value every one of these students and families for the experiences they share, the culture they practice and the language they speak. Our students’ diversity is our strength!
Featured Stories
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Over the course of the month, Irving ISD will feature students, teachers and staff through stories, pictures, quotes and more! You can see these highlights by following us on social media: Facebook (@IrvingSchools), Facebook Espanol (@IrvingSchoolsEspanol), Twitter (@IrvingISD) and Instagram (@IrvingISD).
School Events
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Early Childhood School
Kinkeade Early Childhood School
- Hispanic Heritage Dress | Every Wednesday | In-Person Hispanic Heritage Living Wax Museum | Dress up as your favorite Hispanic/Latino - artists, singers, sports players, educators or activists | October 12 | All Day | In-Person
Pierce Early Childhood School
- Hispanic Heritage Dress Up Day | Staff and students will be able to dress in their cultural attire | September 18, 2023 | In-Person Hispanic Heritage Luncheon | Staff will be invited to kick off Hispanic Heritage Month with a taco salad luncheon | September 15, 2023 | In-Person
- Paleta Cart | Staff will be invited to get Paleta's during the midday break | 9-22-23 | In-Person
- Read Alouds on Daily Announcements about Hispanics who were trailblazers | Staff and students will listen to real alouds that focuses on different Hispanic men and women who were trailblazers. | September 18 - October 13, 2023 | Virtually On Announcements
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Elementary School
Barton Elementary School
- Loteria Night | Title 1 Meeting and Loteria Night | September 14, 2023 | In-Person
- Hispanic Heritage Dress | Dress up days | September 25 - 29, 2023 | In-Person
Brandenburg Elementary School
- Dress up as your favorite Hispanic/Latino - artist, singers, sports players, educators, activist | September 18, 2023 | All Day Event | In-Person
Britain Elementary School
- Loteria/ Title 1 Nigh | Families will play Loteria and learn about Title 1 | September 21, 2023 | In-Person
- Hispanic Heritage Dress | Staff and students will have Hispanic themed dress days | September 25 - 29, 2023
Davis Elementary School
- Hispanic Heritage dress | Hispanic Heritage dress for staff and students | September | In-person
Elliott Elementary School
- Celebracion de la Herencia Hispana at the Parent Center | Celebration with food | Hispanic cartoons/music in cafe during lunch for students,decorating the front foyer, broadcast highlighting HHM | September 28 | 12:00 Parent Center | In-Person
Farine Elemntary School
- Hispanic Heritage Dress | Hispanic Heritage dress for staff/students | September 25, 2023 | In-Person
- Papel Picado | Students in Crafting Club will create papel picado | In-Person
Gilbert Elementary
- Dress up day
J.Haley Elementary School
- Dress up as your favorite Hispanic/Latino- artists, singers, sports players, educators or activists | September 18 - 22, 2023 | In-Person
- Morning Announcement | Slide show | Everyday | In-Person
Keyes Elementary School
- Dress up as your favorite Hispanic/Latino- artists, singers, sports players, educators or activists | September 18, 2023 | All Day Event | In-Person
Lee Elementary School
- Loteria Night
- Hispanic Successes | Historical Figure Presentations
- Dress Up Day
- Door Decorating Contest
- Dance Performances/Band Performance | Travis MS presentation/ Grade Level Performances
Lively Elementary School
- Family Night-Hispanic History Month Celebration | Various activities: loteria, Latin crafts (maracas, papel picado), living museum, Hispanic facts provided by students, Latin music dancing | September 28, 2023 | After School | In-Person
- Library book display | Read-alouds about Hispanic culture and/or Hispanic authors/illustrators | September 15 - October 15, 2023 | In-Person
- Morning Annoucements | Showcase of famous Hispanics who have made an impact in their communities | September 15 - October 15, 2023 | Virtual announcements
- Dress Up Days | Dress up in Hispanic attire, wear a jersey that represents a Hispanic country or your favorite Hispanic player | September 28 and October 12, 2023 | In-Person
Schulze Elementary School
- Loteria Night | Loteria Night/Title 1 Meeting #2/PTA | 9/14 | 5:30p.m.-7:00p.m. | In-Person
- Hispanic Successes! | Make a Poster with your class for the school's gallery | September 18, 2023
- Who is the Winner - Announcements | Participate in the announcements daily contest - trivia on famous Hispanics | September 22, 2023
- Where in the map? | Mark in the map the country you or your family came from | September 29, 2023
- Vote for your favorite Hispanic Book from our Library selection | October 6, 2023
- School Parade | Students will dress in traditional Hispanic clothes | October 13, 2023
Stipes Elementary School
- Paletas & Read Aloud | Librarian read aloud & students enjoy paletas | October 13, 2023 | Virtual
- Hispanic Heritage Week Activities | Art activities & read aloud for classes | September 25 - October 7, 2023 | Library | In-Person
Townley Elementary School
- Morning Announcements | Daily announcements | September 25 - October 13, 2023 | In-Person
- Hispanic Heritage dress | Hispanic Heritage dress | September 14, 2023 | In-Person
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Middle School
Austin Middle School
- Hispanic Heritage Night | Cultural Awareness for families. | Performances, Food, Games | September 26, 2023 | 5 - 6:30 PM | In-Person
de Zavala Middle School
- Hispanic Heritage Night | September 21, 2023 | 6 - 7:30 PM
Lamar Middle School
- School Decorations | Students, staff, and parents are creating decorations throughout the school such as papel picado | September 15 - October 18, 2023 | In-Person
- Monday Video | During Den | September 15 - October 19, 2023 | In-Person
- Spanish Tunes Tuesday | Spanish music played during passing periods every Tuesday | September 15 - October 20, 2023 | In-Person
- Themed Dress-Up Days | Every Thursday | September 15 - October 21, 2023 | In-Person
- Hispanic Heritage Night | Loteria - this event is tied to HoCo Week and Book Fair | October 18, 2023 | 5 - 6:30 PM | In-Person
Travis/Mac Mariachi Band
- Play cultural Hispanic music during lunches | September 18, 2023 | 10:15 - 11:30 AM | In-Person
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High School
Cardwell Career Preparatory Center
- Hispanic Heritage Dress | In-Person
- Morning Annoucements | In-Person
- Lunch activities | In-Person
- Elote Bar | In-Person
Irving High School
- Hispanic Heritage Dress | In-Person
- Morning Annoucements | In-Person
- Celebration in the courtyard | Music and snacks will be available to students and staff | In-Person
MacArthur High School
- Morning Announcements | Talking about important people and fact about Hispanic Heritage | September 14, 21, 28 and October 12, 2023 | In-Person
- Hispanic Heritage Dress | Hispanic Heritage Dress | In-Person
Library Academic Activities | Searching through the library for different activities pertaining to Hispanic Heritage Month | September 14 - October 13, 2023 | In-Person - Hispanic Heritage Book Display | A book display representing Hispanic Heritage Month | September 14 - October 13, 2023 | In-Person
- Hispanic Heritage Display | Parent volunteers are creating a Hispanic Heritage display in the lobby | September 18 | In-Person
- Kmac | Kmac students are creating video content with interviews, trivia for their YouTube channel and social media posts on their pages | Throughout Hispanic Heritage month | Virtual
- Hispanic Heritage Celebration Program | A Hispanic Heritage Celebration program featuring Travis Mariachi, other Mac school performers | October 16, 2023 | 6:30 pm | In-Person in MacArthur Auditorium
Nimitz High School
- Dress up Week | Themes for days | September 25 - September 29, 2023 | In person
- StuCo interviews | Student council will interview students and staff to get their favorite foods, events, and traditions | September 18 - September 22, 2023 | In person
- Hispanic Heritage Night | Celebration in the court yard and cafeteria with games, foods, music, and student work | October 11, 2023 | 5:30 - 7 PM | In person
Singley Academy
- Hispanic Heritage Week | Dress up days | September 18-22 | In-Person
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Student Reassignment Center
Student Reassignment Center
- Power Point-Key Hispanic leaders | Advisory presentation-All students
