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
FairfaxDaily 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
OxfordHts. 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
NobleBlack History facts and Historically Black Colleges and Universities highlighted weekly on WICOR board
A cultural celebration with community guest presenter on February 28
RoxboroDaily 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
Roxboro Middle (view full calendar)
BHM Kick-off Spirit Week
Daily announcements highlighting Black History Month facts
Hts. Gospel Choir performs February 24
BHM door decorating contest
Delisle Options Center
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
Board of Education
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)