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February is Black History Month, and scholars at all National Heritage Academies (NHA) schools celebrated the observance, learning about Black pioneers and diving into Black history and culture. These celebrations included art contests, living wax museums, door decorating, and much more. Check out the various celebrations!
Atlanta Heights Charter School
Scholars at Atlanta Heights Charter School hosted a Black History Month Walking Gallery. Parents and the entire school community were welcomed to take a look at the various projects scholars completed for Black History Month. Students also had the opportunity to eat a Black Excellence cookout at lunch to cap off the monthlong celebration.
Bennett Venture Academy
Throughout February, Bennett Venture Academy scholars presented projects about notable Black figures throughout history. One project was the Black History Month Gallery Walk where students presented projects to the entire school, including some parents. The school also held a Free Book Fair for scholars and their families.
East Arbor scholars held a Black History Month Fair where scholars presented about different Black history heroes. Parents and NHA staff members heard from students about their presentations.
Endeavor Charter Academy
Scholars competed in the third annual Black History Month Quiz Bowl at Endeavor Charter Academy. Students studied Black history and put their knowledge to the test with this creative way to celebrate Black history. The school also had a door decoration contest to liven up the entry way to the classroom.
Fortis Academy
The celebration at Fortis Academy was a community effort, with parents included in several activities. The school’s Black History Month assembly was on Feb. 12, which is also National African American Parents Day. Parents voted for their favorite doors from the Door Decorating Competition. Scholars had a competition of their own, the Black History Month Writing and Art Contest. Scholars also had the chance to dress up like their favorite Black icons for Dress Like a Hero Day.
Fortis Academy celebrated Black History Month with a door decorating contest and a Motown theme.
Grand River Academy
Scholars at Grand River Academy celebrated Black History Month in a variety of ways. K-2 students made paper bag puppets and got to present them to parents and teachers. Scholars in third, fourth, and fifth grades held a wax museum, and middle schoolers created tri-fold presentations on Black history figures.
Inspire Charter Academy
Scholars at Inspire Charter Academy got to see their kindergarten, first grade, and second grade friends put on a Black History wax museum. These young scholars paid homage to some of Black history’s greats and presented on that person’s impact on the world.
Metro Charter Academy
Scholars at Metro Charter Academy celebrated throughout the month with discussions, reflections, and events to honor the contributions of African Americans to the Detroit community and the nation. Metro students hosted a Black History Month wax museum where scholars portrayed African American history makers and discussed their impact on society. Scholars also experienced African hands-on percussion at the school’s Black History Month assembly.
North Dayton School of Discovery
Scholars, past and present, gathered to celebrate Black History Month with a Black History Program. The community was involved, as well, and local businesses showcased their products and provided more resources for the community. Tom Roberts, President of the Ohio Conference NAACP, was the event’s keynote speaker. North Dayton School of Discovery also celebrated the month with student-painted murals of influential Black voices.
Pinnacle Academy
Pinnacle Academy scholars showcased their artistic talents in the Black History Month Art Gallery Contest. Scholars drew pictures of Black greats from the past and present.
Pinnacle Academy scholars submitted art for a Black History Month art contest.
Reach Charter Academy, Detroit Premier Academy, Taylor Exemplar Academy, Emerson Academy, Westfield Academy
Doors at Reach Charter Academy, Detroit Premier Academy, Taylor Exemplar Academy, Emerson Academy of Dayton, and Westfield Academy were filled with art as teachers decorated their doors for Black History Month. A popular theme was to decorate a door after a historic Black hero. Icons featured included: Michael Jackson, Barry Sanders, George Washington Carver, Maya Angelou, Mae Jemison, and many more.
Winterfield Venture Academy
All scholars got in on the celebration at Winterfield Venture Academy. K-2 scholars participated in a door decoration contest, honoring Black history. Scholars in third, fourth, and fifth grades participated in a wax museum, dressing up as Black history legends and sharing stories about that icon. Sixth, seventh, and eighth graders made posters on African Americans throughout history.
Winterfield Venture Academy hosted a wax museum, embodying Black legends and presenting about their life.
About National Heritage Academies
National Heritage Academies (NHA) is a network of more than 100 tuition-free, public charter schools across nine states, serving more than 65,000 students in kindergarten through 12th grade. For more information, visit nhaschools.com.
Atlanta Heights Charter School
Scholars at Atlanta Heights Charter School hosted a Black History Month Walking Gallery. Parents and the entire school community were welcomed to take a look at the various projects scholars completed for Black History Month. Students also had the opportunity to eat a Black Excellence cookout at lunch to cap off the monthlong celebration.
Bennett Venture Academy
Throughout February, Bennett Venture Academy scholars presented projects about notable Black figures throughout history. One project was the Black History Month Gallery Walk where students presented projects to the entire school, including some parents. The school also held a Free Book Fair for scholars and their families.
Center Line Preparatory Academy
Scholars at Center Line Preparatory Academy celebrated in style with their Black History Month assembly. Students saw a variety of dances and musical performances and even got to perform themselves. Parents were also in attendance for the celebration.
East Arbor Charter Academy
Fourth-graders at East Arbor Charter Academy held a Black History Month Fair where scholars presented about different Black history heroes. Parents and NHA staff members heard from students about their presentations. Sixth-grade students held an assembly to explore how African Americans have influenced culture in the arts. Scholars presented art, sang, danced, and even performed gymnastics at the assembly.
Scholars at Center Line Preparatory Academy celebrated in style with their Black History Month assembly. Students saw a variety of dances and musical performances and even got to perform themselves. Parents were also in attendance for the celebration.
East Arbor Charter Academy
Fourth-graders at East Arbor Charter Academy held a Black History Month Fair where scholars presented about different Black history heroes. Parents and NHA staff members heard from students about their presentations. Sixth-grade students held an assembly to explore how African Americans have influenced culture in the arts. Scholars presented art, sang, danced, and even performed gymnastics at the assembly.
East Arbor scholars held a Black History Month Fair where scholars presented about different Black history heroes. Parents and NHA staff members heard from students about their presentations.
Endeavor Charter Academy
Scholars competed in the third annual Black History Month Quiz Bowl at Endeavor Charter Academy. Students studied Black history and put their knowledge to the test with this creative way to celebrate Black history. The school also had a door decoration contest to liven up the entry way to the classroom.
Fortis Academy
The celebration at Fortis Academy was a community effort, with parents included in several activities. The school’s Black History Month assembly was on Feb. 12, which is also National African American Parents Day. Parents voted for their favorite doors from the Door Decorating Competition. Scholars had a competition of their own, the Black History Month Writing and Art Contest. Scholars also had the chance to dress up like their favorite Black icons for Dress Like a Hero Day.
Fortis Academy celebrated Black History Month with a door decorating contest and a Motown theme.
Grand River Academy
Scholars at Grand River Academy celebrated Black History Month in a variety of ways. K-2 students made paper bag puppets and got to present them to parents and teachers. Scholars in third, fourth, and fifth grades held a wax museum, and middle schoolers created tri-fold presentations on Black history figures.
Inspire Charter Academy
Scholars at Inspire Charter Academy got to see their kindergarten, first grade, and second grade friends put on a Black History wax museum. These young scholars paid homage to some of Black history’s greats and presented on that person’s impact on the world.
Metro Charter Academy
Scholars at Metro Charter Academy celebrated throughout the month with discussions, reflections, and events to honor the contributions of African Americans to the Detroit community and the nation. Metro students hosted a Black History Month wax museum where scholars portrayed African American history makers and discussed their impact on society. Scholars also experienced African hands-on percussion at the school’s Black History Month assembly.
North Dayton School of Discovery
Scholars, past and present, gathered to celebrate Black History Month with a Black History Program. The community was involved, as well, and local businesses showcased their products and provided more resources for the community. Tom Roberts, President of the Ohio Conference NAACP, was the event’s keynote speaker. North Dayton School of Discovery also celebrated the month with student-painted murals of influential Black voices.
North Dayton School of Discovery lined its halls with student-created murals of Black icons.
Pinnacle Academy
Pinnacle Academy scholars showcased their artistic talents in the Black History Month Art Gallery Contest. Scholars drew pictures of Black greats from the past and present.
Pinnacle Academy scholars submitted art for a Black History Month art contest.
Reach Charter Academy, Detroit Premier Academy, Taylor Exemplar Academy, Emerson Academy, Westfield Academy
Doors at Reach Charter Academy, Detroit Premier Academy, Taylor Exemplar Academy, Emerson Academy of Dayton, and Westfield Academy were filled with art as teachers decorated their doors for Black History Month. A popular theme was to decorate a door after a historic Black hero. Icons featured included: Michael Jackson, Barry Sanders, George Washington Carver, Maya Angelou, Mae Jemison, and many more.
Winterfield Venture Academy
All scholars got in on the celebration at Winterfield Venture Academy. K-2 scholars participated in a door decoration contest, honoring Black history. Scholars in third, fourth, and fifth grades participated in a wax museum, dressing up as Black history legends and sharing stories about that icon. Sixth, seventh, and eighth graders made posters on African Americans throughout history.
Winterfield Venture Academy hosted a wax museum, embodying Black legends and presenting about their life.
About National Heritage Academies
National Heritage Academies (NHA) is a network of more than 100 tuition-free, public charter schools across nine states, serving more than 65,000 students in kindergarten through 12th grade. For more information, visit nhaschools.com.