Cultural Calendar

1/1 – Emancipation Proclamation

1/4 – Birthday of Louis Braille (People with Disabilities): French educator Louis Braille created a system of reading and writing for those who are visually impaired. His system, known worldwide as “braille,” remains largely unchanged today

1/14 – Makar Sankranti (Hindu): a festival in the Hindu faith that is dedicated to the Hindu religious sun god Surya

1/17 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day Because we are centered in the heart of the Civil Rights Movement, it is important for our scholars to understand the important role that Dr Martin Luther King Jr made to all of humanity

Black History Month

2/1 – Chinese New Year

FPHS' ASA Club delights the building each year with celebratory decorations and program inviting all to participate in the celebration of the new year.

2/11 – Birthday of Tammy Baldwin (LGBTQ+): first openly LGBT woman elected to both the House of Representatives and the Senate

2/14 – Birthday of Frederick Douglass well-known American social reformer and abolitionist, Douglass escaped slavery and became a prominent activist during the Civil War

2/15 – Nirvana Day (Buddhist): also known as Parinirvana, this annual festival remembers the death of the Buddha after he reached Nirvana

2/15 – Birthday of Susan B. Anthony (Women): one of the most visible leaders of the women’s suffrage movement.

Women’s History Month

The contribution of Women to our society can never be highlighted enough! It is important that our young female identified scholars see themselves in the development of academic and community greatness.

3/2 – Ash Wednesday (Christian): a day of prayer and fasting, Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent

3/8 – International Women’s Day

3/10 – Birthday of Harriet Tubman (Black American): abolitionist and activis, best known for her role on the Underground Railroad

3/17 – St. Patrick’s Day (Irish): Feast of Saint Patrick, a cultural and religious celebration held around the world

3/21 – International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (United Nations)

3/19 – Holi (Hindu): holidays celebrating the winter harvest and the onset of spring

4/2 – World Autism Awareness Day

Did you know that 1% of the world's population are on the autism spectrum? It is important to understand the concerns and the abilities of those with autism so we can be aware of how to be of service.

4/2 – Ramadan (Islamic): The first day of Islam’s sacred month in which Muslims abstain from eating and drinking from dawn until dusk

4/15 – Passover (Jewish): start of Jewish holiday honoring the freeing of Israeli slaves

4/17 – Easter (Christian): most important holy day in the Christian faith, celebrates the resurrection of Jesus following his death

4/22 – Earth Day

4/21-23 – Gathering of Nations

Heritage Months 2022:

Mental Health Awareness Month

As a counselor, the mental well being of our scholars and their family is of the utmost importance. We will highlight the importance to take time for metal wellness.

Older Americans Month:

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month:

5/5 – Cinco de Mayo (Mexican American): commemorates Mexico’s defeat of the French army.

5/17 – International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (LGBTQ+): raises awareness for LGBTQ+ rights

5/19 – Birthday of Malcolm X

LGBT Pride Month

Caribbean American Heritage Month

6/2 – Indian Citizenship Act of 1924

6/12 – Loving Day (Black American):

Puerto Rican Day Parade (Puerto Rican

6/19 – Juneteenth (Black American): marks the anniversary of when African Americans first learned of the Emancipation Proclamation. It was more than two years after it was initially issued

6/27 – Birthday of Helen Keller

7/2 – Birthday of Thurgood Marshall

7/6 – Birthday of 14^th Dalai Lama (Tibetan):

7/6 – Birthday of Frida Kahlo

7/7 – The Hajj (Islamic): annual pilgrimage to Mecca, that all Muslims must take at least once in their lives

7/18 – Birthday of Nelson Mandela

7/26 – Americans with Disabilities Act: outlawed the discrimination against people with disabilities

8/4 – Birthday of Barack Obama

8/9 – International Day of the World’s Indigenous People

8/30 – Al-Hijri (Islamic): This holiday marks the start of the New Year in the Muslim faith. It begins the prior evening

8/15 – Feast of the Assumption (Roman Catholic):

8/18 – Birth of Lord Krishna (Hindu)

9/15-10/15 – National Hispanic Heritage Month

The diaspora of those in the Hispanic heritage cross from Europe to the Caribbean and to the Americas. This month, we will highlight the many Latin, Latin X and Afro-Latina cultures within FPHS

9/22 – Autumnal Equinox

9/25 – 9/27 – Rosh Hashanah (Jewish): the Jewish New Year, a time for reflection in the faith

Global Diversity Awareness Month

National Disability Employment Awareness Month

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Annual we celebrate Ms Jackson, our beloved Teacher of the Year, who passed away from Breast Cancer. She was an advocate for Women's Health and we will raise money for Breast Cancer Awareness in her honor.

10/10 – World Mental Health Day

10/10 – Indigenous Peoples’ Day (United States): formerly called Columbus Day

10/21 – Spirit Day (LGBTQ+):

10/24 – Diwali (Hindu): significant celebration in the Hindu faith in which they praise diverse deities

Native American Heritage Month

Celebrating our the founders of America through our Social Studies department, allows all scholars to remember the history and injustices to the native culture in America

10/31-11/2 – All Saints Day/All Souls Day/Día de los Muertos

11/16 – International Day for Tolerance (United Nations):

11/20 – Transgender Day of Remembrance (LGBTQ+)

12/1 – World AIDS Day

12/3 – International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Highlighting our exceptional scholars of FPHS that brighten our day and enlighten our conversation. We will contribute to the joke of the day exercise and support the breakfast bar that is run by that department

12/10 – International Human Rights Day

12/16-12/24 – Las Posadas religious festival in Mexico

12/18-12/26 – Hanukkah (Jewish)

12/21 – Winter Solstice/Yule

12/25 – Christmas

12/26 – Kwanzaa