Jan. 28, 2022 – All throughout February, CH-UH schools are hosting events and educational activities celebrating Black history, achievements and culture.

Boulevard
“Unsung Heroes” Wax Museum project (K-5)

Facts and other topics will be covered during the video morning announcements

 

Canterbury
Daily announcements highlighting Black history facts and achievements

Gearity
Themed readings and activities about prominent African American leaders, scientists, and activists

Decorative bulletin boards of student research reports on African American leaders and achievements 

Fairfax
Daily facts, weekly trivia, soul food lunch for staff potluck style, African attire/dress day, (IB push-in) African countries study with IB coordinator, indoor recess activities, performances, Brown Girl Dreaming connection with 4th & 5th grades, music by African American artists during lunch, culminating activity with creative arts team

Oxford
Hts. Gospel Choir performs February 24

Praise Dancing Enrichment Program for grades 2 - 5, with a culminating performance at the assembly on February 24

Building-wide Black History Assembly on February 24

Noble
Black History facts and Historically Black Colleges and Universities highlighted weekly on WICOR board

A cultural celebration with community guest presenter on February 28

Roxboro
Daily announcements highlighting Black History Month facts

Black History yard signs displayed, highlighting famous African Americans

School’s book vending machine filled with African American authors on January 27 & 28

Monticello Middle (view full calendar)
Building-wide assembly: “Those Who Paved The Way” on February 22

"A Taste of Soul" student soul food lunch on February 22

Soul Food Staff Dinner on February 22

Daily music by African American musicians played in cafeteria

Daily announcements highlighting Black History Month facts

BHM door decorating contest

Daily Black history trivia, interactive activities, and resources

Recognition of Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs)

Heights High 
HBCU Wednesdays

Recognition of DIVINE 9 every Thursday

Daily announcements highlighting Black History Month facts  

BHM door decorating contest - AVID students

Heights Chess Club participating in Brush High School's third annual Black History Legends Chess Tournament -  honoring the work of seven African-American women from the northeast Ohio community on February 7

BLACK OUT at the basketball game on February 19

Dashiki Day on February 21

How the Black experience and relationships in the African-American community can be improved (after-school discussion w/ Free Speech Club) on February 22

Scientists in Black History forum on February 27

How the Black experience has impacted relationships in the African-American community (after-school discussion w/ MSAN) on February 28

 

In partnership with CH-UH Parent Mentor & The Exceptional Children’s Advocacy Group (ECAG) - District-wide family book study of We Dare Be Brave on February 21 (register online, event flyer)