The Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School community is gearing up for events celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month throughout the district. Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month allows educators to highlight diversity in the United States and the overall world. The Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District, students of Hispanic origin represent 44% of our population, and are growing.
National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the contributions of Americans tracing their roots to Spain, Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Spanish-speaking nations of the Caribbean. In 1968, Congress set aside a week for this observance and two decades later expanded it to a month stretching from September 15 to October 15. The timing is historically significant as September 15 is the anniversary of independence in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. The designated period is also a nod to those from Mexico and Chile, who celebrate their independence on September 16 and September 18, respectively.
This is an opportunity for us to demonstrate our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity to our students, staff, and families. Additionally, it is important to affirm the culture of our students. Keep an eye out for the great things that will happen throughout the district, both in and outside of the classroom, during the month!