Required Instruction for September

September: Founder's Month

Constitution Week is the commemoration of America's most important document. It is celebrated annually during the week of September 17-23. The United States Constitution stands as a testament to the tenacity of Americans throughout history to maintain their liberties, freedoms and inalienable rights. The United States of America will celebrate its 250th birthday in 2026!

This celebration of the Constitution was started by the Daughters of the American Revolution. In 1955, DAR* petitioned Congress to set aside September 17-23, annually, to be dedicated for the observance of Constitution Week. The resolution was later adopted by the U.S. Congress and signed into public law on August 2, 1956, by President Dwight D. Eisenhower

Constitution Day (9/17)

Freedom Week (last week in Sept.),

As a reminder, federal legislation (Federal Public L. 108-447) requires educational institutions to recognize Constitution Day in their instructional program on September 17 each year by commemorating the original signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787. As the foundation of our nation, the Constitution provides the framework of government for our country through its seven articles and further outlines citizens’ rights in Amendments I-XXVII.

This legislation is in addition to the state mandate for Celebrate Freedom Week (dedicated to the Declaration of Independence), which will be observed September 22nd-26th.

Please join us across the county in celebrating Freedom Week

September 22nd-26th is Celebrate Freedom Week. Students are encouraged to gain knowledge of the sacrifices made for freedom during the founding of our country and the values on which it was founded.

Patriot Day, Heroes Day (9/11),

WE WILL NEVER FORGET
PATRIOT DAY
9.11

Those of us who lived through September 11, 2001, remember where we were when we got the news, what we did, how we felt. For most of our students, September 11 is just that: history. Many were not even born and the rest were quite young when the attacks occurred. The suggested resources listed below are for you to use to help our students understand the impact of September 11, 2001.

United States Public Law (PDF) designates September 11 of each year as Patriot Day.

*SS.7.CG.4.4 Explain the significance of September 11, 2001 is now a tested benchmark on the Civics EOC

September-October: Hispanic Heritage Month

Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month by celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens who trace their ancestry to Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and the Spanish-speaking countries of Central and South America.