Schools
Opening the Door to History
Hazelwood North Middle School hosts a Black History door decorating contest, and another school raises funds for historic statue.
Throughout the month of February, the and school districts presented a number of Black History Month programs and events.
Some schools took it a step further. held a door decorating contest throughout the month, where all grade levels and teachers participated in adorning doors with facts, photos and other pieces that reflected historic black figures in America.
At McCurdy Elementary School, along with a number of other district schools, students and teachers participated in a penny drive to raise funds for a Dred and Harriet Scott statue.
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As the month comes to a close, we look at the tributes these schools did during February.
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