Wed - Feb 17th
February brings Black History Month and we will be recognizing a special African American each day during our announcements. Today we are recognizing
W.E.B Du Bois (1868-1963) Sociologist, Writer, Activist
W.E.B. Du Bois, or William Edward Burghardt Du Bois, was an African American writer, teacher, sociologist, and activist whose work transformed the way that the lives of Black citizens were seen in American society. Considered ahead of his time, Du Bois was an early champion of using data to solve social issues for the Black community, and his writing became required reading in African American studies. W.E.B. Du Bois, an African-American who we celebrate today for Black History Month.
7th and 8th graders:
The Binning Family Foundation has an opportunity for you to join their QuaranTEEN Film Festival! Create an original 3-5 minute school-appropriate film and enter it to be reviewed by a panel of judges for prizes. If you’re interested, stop by the office for more information.