The Islamic New Year, Muharram also called Hijri New Year, is a day that marks the beginning of a new lunar year. The first day of the Islamic year is observed by most Muslims on the first day of the month of Muharram.
Since 2006, June has been designated as Caribbean American Heritage Month by Presidential Proclamation. The month-long observance promotes the rich culture and heritage of the Caribbean American people and their contribution to the United States of America.
Originally started in 2014, Immigrant Heritage Month is a month-long celebration that allows communities to explore their own heritage and celebrate the shared diversity within communities.
Pride Month is dedicated in celebration and commemoration of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer pride. It is celebrated each year in the month of June to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan. internationally.
Eid-Al-Adha, known as the Festival of Sacrifice, is the second of two great Muslim festivals, the other being Eid al-Fitr.
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Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the US, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military.
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May 18 is National Speech-Language Pathologist Day, a time to recognize and celebrate the essential work of our speech-language pathologists.
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May 8 is School Communicator Day, a time to recognize and celebrate the vital role our communications professionals play in connecting schools, families, staff, and the broader community.
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May 6 is National School Nurse Day, a time to recognize and celebrate the compassionate care and essential support our school nurses provide each day.
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Cinco de Mayo is a yearly celebration held on May 5, which commemorates the anniversary of Mexico's victory over the Second French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. The victory over the French army was a morale boost for the Mexicans.
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May 4–8 is Staff Appreciation Week, a time to recognize and celebrate the incredible dedication of all staff members across our schools.
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The Polish Constitution is the world's second written constitution. On May 3, 1791, shortly after the U. S. Constitution was adopted, the Polish Constitution was approved by King Stanislaw August Poniatowski.
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May 1 is School Lunch Hero Day, a time to recognize and celebrate the incredible work of our school nutrition professionals. Each day, they prepare and serve meals that nourish our students and support their ability to learn and grow.
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May is Jewish American Heritage Month, it is an annual recognition and celebration of Jewish Americans’ achievements and contributions to the United States of America.
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May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, it is dedicated to paying tribute to the generations of Asian and Pacific Islanders who have enriched America's history and are instrumental in its future success.
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April 19–25 is School Volunteer Week, a time to recognize and celebrate the many parents, guardians, and community members who generously give their time to support our schools.
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