Aretha Franklin will always be remembered as the “Queen of Soul,” she won 18 Grammys and was the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. But she is less recognized for her impact on the Civil Rights Movement. Franklin toured with Dr. King, doing free concerts to help fundraise and bring awareness to the movement.
Euclid Alumni, Destiny Thomas is paving the way for women in astronomy! Check out Destiny on Fox 8 with Wayne Dawson as she talks about her own experiences in astronomy.
https://youtu.be/mITmaJ05yAs
"Reflections in Black Museum: African American History on Wheels" stopped by Euclid High School's Booster Club Gymnasium yesterday. This traveling museum highlighted African American inventors and their life-changing inventions, such as the door knob, gas mask and even the Super Soaker.
Applications for students interested in our career tech programs must be submitted by February 19th. To view Lakeshore Compact's CTE catalog check out the link below, or visit lakeshorecompact.org.
CTE Catalog: https://www.paperturn-view.com/mentor-public-schools/lake-shore-compact-2022-2023-program-catalog?pid=MjE210234&v=1.1
Written by Mildred D. Taylor, Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry takes place in Mississippi during the Great Depression. Discover how one family uphold their integrity, pride and independence in the midst of racism.
Applications for students interested in our career tech programs must be submitted by February 20th. To view Lakeshore Compact's CTE catalog check out the link below, or visit lakeshorecompact.org.
CTE Catalog: https://www.paperturn-view.com/mentor-public-schools/lake-shore-compact-2022-2023-program-catalog?pid=MjE210234&v=1.1
Reminder! There is NO SCHOOL for Euclid Students, Friday, February 17th and Monday, February 20th in observance of Presidents' Day.
Martin Luther King, Jr. was one of the most prominent leaders in the Civil Rights Movement. He fought for equality and human rights of all people through peaceful protests, including the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the March on Washington. He remained at the forefront of change for our country through his impactful roles in both the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Voting Rights Act. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in 1968, but his legacy continues.
Thank you to Airgas and Lincoln Electric for donating over $15,000 worth of equipment to our Welding Career Technical program. It is because of partnerships with companies like Airgas and Lincoln Electric we are able to provide the best educational experiences to our students.
Victoria Webster is a licensed cosmetologist and owner of Blossom2Beauty. Victoria offers natural hair services, specializing in loc services. Check out her and the Blossom2Beauty Team!
Reminder! There is NO SCHOOL for Euclid Students, Friday, February 17th and Monday, February 20th in observance of Presidents' Day.
Created by music mogul Barry Gordy in 1959, Motown Records was one of the first black-owned music companies in America. Motown changed the sound of music, forming the blueprint for music we love today. Some of Motown's legendary artists includes The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Supremes, Marvin Gaye and The Jackson 5.
In 1946, Former Cleveland Browns player Marion Motley, was one of the first African Americans to break the color barrier in professional football. Marion Motley was elected to the Football Hall of Fame in 1968.
Ava DurVernay is an African American filmmaker. She is the first black female director to be nominated for a Golden Globe. Currently, Ava DuVernay is the highest grossing black woman director in American box office history. She is known for directing and producing numerous movies and television shows, including Selma, 13th, When They See Us and Queen Sugar.
Check out the latest episode of the Panther Pawdcast! In this episode, Superintendent Papouras sits down with Becky Furbay, Director of Student Services; Jerimie Acree, Attendance & Residency Coordinator and Amber Quigley, Truancy Officer/ Attendance Liaison at Euclid High School to discuss the importance of attendance and the Stay in the Game Initiative.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4W2gM2JbGAalic6P0NRBeN?si=6BdgbROyTaGthjM4Ppg3oA
Calling all Euclid Schools Families! On Monday, February 13th the Cleveland Cavaliers will host a Euclid City Schools Night as they take on the San Antonio Spurs. Purchase tickets below to gain access to the Cavs Early Entry Warm-Ups Experience; where families will get to sit near the court while players warm-up.
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"Brown Girl Dreaming" is a memoir of Jacqueline Wood's childhood, growing up in South Carolina and New York during the 60's. This memoir has won the 2014 National Book Award and is a New York Times Bestseller.
Known as the "First Lady of Civil Rights", Rosa Parks was a civil rights activist best known for significant role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
Reminder! There is NO SCHOOL for Euclid Students K-12 Today, Wednesday, February 8th. Teachers will be participating in a Professional Development Day.
Remember there will be NO SCHOOL for Euclid Students K-12 tomorrow, Wednesday, February 8th, for a Teacher Professional Development Day.
