The Martin County School District is proud to announce its inaugural District-wide Black History Month celebration. This event will honor African-American culture, showcase the creativity of our talented students, and highlight the strength of our community.
The celebration will take place on Saturday, February 22, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Stuart, located at 551 SE Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Stuart.
Attendees will enjoy captivating performances by students from various schools throughout the District. Martin County High School's Hospitality Management & Gastronomy students will prepare a selection of dishes inspired by renowned chefs Bryant Terry and Jocelyn Jackson, whose work merges culinary innovation with cultural storytelling. Additionally, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County's food truck, Fork in the Road, will offer meals available for purchase.
This event provides an opportunity for the community to come together and celebrate history, culture, and the achievements of students. We invite you to join us for this special occasion.
Below is a schedule of events:
Ensemble Music | SFHS Jazz Band | 8:45 | Lobby |
Presentation of the Colors and Flag Folding Ceremony | MCHS JROTC | 9:00 | Stage |
Welcome | Lauren Gifford, Event Chairperson | 9:15 | Stage |
Poetry Reading (Selection TBA) | WES Safety Patrol and AVID Ambassadors | 9:30 | Stage |
Living Museum | SWE 3rd Grade Students | 9:40 | Table |
Drama Performance (Selection TBA) | CLE Students | 9:45 | Stage |
Drum Performance (Selection TBA) | JBE Students | 10:00 | Stage |
Sining (Lovely Day & Let it Shine) | SMS Concert Chorus | 10:15 | Stage |
Poetry Reading (Student Selections) | SMS Students | 10:25 | Table |
Singing/Reading (Selection TBA) | HSE Students | 10:30 | Stage |
Jazz Band (Selection TBA) | JBHS Students | 10:45 | Stage |
Poetry Reading | PWE Students | 10:55 | Table |
Choral Performance (Selection TBA) | MCHS Students | 11:00 | Stage |
Performance Dance | PSE Spirit Crew | 11:15 | Stage |
Choir Performance (Selection TBA) | MMS Students | 11:30 | Stage |
Choir Performance (Selection TBA) | SFHS Students | 11:45 | Stage |
Closing Remarks | Lauren Gifford | 11:55 | Stage |