National Caribbean American Heritage Month

2021 marked the fourteenth celebration of June as National Caribbean American Heritage Month. "The vision of National Caribbean American Heritage Month (NCAHM) Program is to promote the recognition of the contributions of Caribbean immigrants to the United States of Am......More

2021 marked the fourteenth celebration of June as National Caribbean American Heritage Month. "The vision of National Caribbean American Heritage Month (NCAHM) Program is to promote the recognition of the contributions of Caribbean immigrants to the United States of America from founding father Alexander Hamilton to US Secretary of State General Colin Powell and Hon. Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman to run as candidate for the President of the United States of America." (https://caribbeanamericanmonth.com/)

Black Lives Matter Month

Founded in 2013, the Black Lives Matter movement began as a social media response to an acquittal in the 2013 shooting death of African-American teen Trayvon Martin. The movement now includes thousands of decentralized chapters who advocate for equality and justice for ......More

Founded in 2013, the Black Lives Matter movement began as a social media response to an acquittal in the 2013 shooting death of African-American teen Trayvon Martin. The movement now includes thousands of decentralized chapters who advocate for equality and justice for the Black community. The cause is also about protesting violence committed against black people at the hands of law enforcement.  Talking with Young Children about Race and Racism (PBS.org)

LGBTQIA Pride Month

LGBTQIA Pride Month is celebrated each year in the month of June to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan. The first Pride march in New York City was held on the one-year anniversary of the Uprising, June 28, 1970. In addition to the pride parades current days ......More

LGBTQIA Pride Month is celebrated each year in the month of June to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan. The first Pride march in New York City was held on the one-year anniversary of the Uprising, June 28, 1970. In addition to the pride parades current days celebrations include picnics, parties, workshops, symposia and concerts, and LGBTQIA Pride Month events attract millions of participants around the world. Memorials are held during this month for those members of the community who have been lost to hate crimes or HIV/AIDS. LBGTQ History Lesson Plans for Elementary, Middle and High School Educators

American Indian Citizenship Day

"It was on this day in 1924 that the Indian Citizenship Act by Congress granted citizenship to all American Indians born in the U.S. The day celebrates the history, heritage, and culture of American Indian tribes across the country" (......More

"It was on this day in 1924 that the Indian Citizenship Act by Congress granted citizenship to all American Indians born in the U.S. The day celebrates the history, heritage, and culture of American Indian tribes across the country" (https://nationaltoday.com/american-indian-citizenship-day/).  Lessons Learned in Teaching Native American History (Edutopia)

EWSD School Board Meeting (Essex High School Library)

Essex High School, 2 Educational Dr, Essex Junction, VT 05452, USA

Eid al-Adha

Eid al-Adha is a Muslim holy day honoring the sacrifice Ibrahim (Abraham) was willing to make in obedience to God’s command: the life of his beloved son Isaac. Before Ibrahim could sacrifice his son, God provided a sacrificial ram in the boy’s place. "Muslims now celebr......More

Eid al-Adha is a Muslim holy day honoring the sacrifice Ibrahim (Abraham) was willing to make in obedience to God’s command: the life of his beloved son Isaac. Before Ibrahim could sacrifice his son, God provided a sacrificial ram in the boy’s place. "Muslims now celebrate this event by sharing a slaughtered animal in three parts: one part for themselves, one for their family, and the third part is given to the needy" (https://nationaltoday.com/eid-al-adha/). Eid is a joyous festival that involves dressing up, preparing special meat dishes and desserts for visits with friends and relatives, and gifting children with gifts and money.

Race Unity Day

Started by the Bahá'í National Spiritual Assembly in the United States in 1957, Race Unity Day (also called Race Amity Day until 1965) is designed to raise awareness to the importance of racial harmony and understanding.

Loving Day

On June 12, the United States Supreme Court’s 1967 decision to strike down laws in several states that banned interracial marriage is celebrated. The decision was sparked by Loving v. Virginia, a court case involving Richard and Mildred Loving, an interracial couple fr......More

On June 12, the United States Supreme Court’s 1967 decision to strike down laws in several states that banned interracial marriage is celebrated. The decision was sparked by Loving v. Virginia, a court case involving Richard and Mildred Loving, an interracial couple from Virginia who married in 1958. At the time of the Supreme Court’s decision, 16 U.S. states still forbade interracial marriage, so the ruling was a necessary game-changer. The holiday was not created until decades after the decision, in 2004. It was launched by Ken Tanabe, who grew up in an interracial family with a Japanese father and a Belgian mother. He launched the holiday in hopes that the day of celebration would bring together multiethnic families from around the world. National Loving Day FAQs, Traditions, Etc.

Last Day of School for PreK Students

Center for Technology, Last Day of School

CTE last day of school unless make up is needed

CTE Recognition Night

2 Educational Dr, Essex Junction, VT 05452, USA

Last Day of School for Students

Dismissal times can be found here

CTE Student Make up Day

Father's Day

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CTE Make Up Day