Black History Month at Hartford Public Schools
While we celebrate diversity all year long at Hartford Public Schools, this month, we’re recognizing the contributions and honoring the achievements of Black Americans. Our schools are celebrating Black History Month with art projects, assemblies, performances, and conversations with the community. Please click here to take a look at how our students and staff are recognizing this important month through culturally responsive teaching, events, and activities. Come back often to see more events as the month progresses!
Sport & Medical Sciences Academy
Kennelly School
Great Path Academy
The staff and students at Great Path Academy put on a beautiful Black History Month Showcase, with dancing, poetry, words of inspiration, and music. Click here to see some clips of the performances.
Breakthrough Magnet School South
Maria Sanchez School
University High School of Science and Engineering
Global Communications Academy
IB Global Communications Academy invites you to attend their annual "African Market" on Thursday, February, 29th from 2:00 P.M.- 7:00 P.M. located at 85 Edwards Street, Hartford as they celebrate their Black History Month theme, "Historic Stands". Community entrepreneurs and artisans will showcase jewelry, textiles, authentic African clothing, paintings, books, beauty and health products, needlework, sculptures and fashionable purses and bags. At 5:30 P.M. GCA students will perform through music, drama and dance, a showcase called, "Journey Through Africa."
Wish Museum School
Black History Month Door decoration and Black History Month Bingo!
Syeita Rhey-Fisher, HPS K-5 District Literacy Coach, was chosen for the 2024 Black History Month Educator Spotlight by Educators for Excellence. In the article celebrating her (linked below), Syeita shares her thoughts on the importance of supporting Black educators and students and how she celebrates Black History. We are so grateful she is a part of Hartford Public Schools!
Link here: https://e4e.org/blog-news/blog/syeita-rhey-fisher-2024-black-history-month-educator-spotlight/