We found Miss El Barassi spreading love + kindness around our school! Miss E collects, types, prints, and posts compliments our classes receive from other classes and staff! Our students love receiving these messages, and we're grateful Miss E makes this possible! #SheTakesAction

What a TERRIFIC TUESDAY in #HawkNation! Our CORETASTIC students were given these surprises to celebrate their accomplishments. Way to go, #CORETASTICHAWKS #TheyTookAction

W.E.B. Du Bois worked diligently to advance the rights and freedoms of African Americans. This accomplished activist, historian, and leader was the first African American to earn a doctorate from Harvard, and he was also one of the founders of the NAACP! Thank you, Dr. Du Bois!

Celebrating and Honoring Black History Month and our MSD Warren Educators: Mr. Dennis Jarrett
Favorite Quote
"If your dream is not so big that it scares you, then you are not dreaming big enough." - Mark Batterson

Celebrating and Honoring Black History Month and our MSD Warren Educators: Mr. Chico Adams
Favorite Quote
"If you don't care, how are you going to expect anyone else to care, including me and I'm your mother?" - Chico's Mother

Celebrating and Honoring Black History Month and our MSD Warren Educators: Mrs. Masimba Taylor
Favorite Quote
"Ignorance needs no introduction, it always makes itself known." - Joe Moore

Celebrating and Honoring Black History Month and our MSD Warren Educators: Mrs. Maya Jones
Favorite Quote
"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." - Maya Angelou

Today, and every day, we want to share our love + gratitude for the Hawthorne and Warren community! Thank you to our students, families, staff, and supporters for all you do! Know that YOU are LOVED!

Friday, February 14: All MSD Warren Township Schools will operate on normal start schedules.
Did you know? Black History Month began as a week-long celebration of Black History in 1926. Initiated by Black scholar, historian, and educator, Carter G. Woodson, the week-long celebration eventually became a month-long celebration in 1976!

A friendly reminder that all Warren Township schools will be closed on Monday, February 17th in observation of Presidents' Day. Have a wonderful three-day weekend! #WarrenWill
Oprah Winfrey is one of the most influential people in the world. A self-made billionaire, philanthropist, author, speaker, and media mogul, she has changed the world with her altruism and monumental career! Thank you for all you do for our world, @Oprah! #Excellence #ThankYou

This Black History Month, we are proud to celebrate André Carson, an Indianapolis native! Carson represents Indiana's 7th District in the US House of Representatives. Carson is the grandson of Julia Carson, the first woman and first Black woman to represent IN in Congress!!

Celebrating and Honoring Black History Month and our MSD Warren Educators: Mr. Garrett Gammons
Favorite Quote
"Leadership is mobilizing others to make progress on our most difficult challenges." - Adaptive Leadership

Thursday, February 13: All MSD Warren Township Schools will operate on normal start schedules.
Bayard Rustin was one of the primary strategists and organizers of the March on Washington in 1963. He served his community as an activist and civil rights leader until his death in 1987. #HeTookAction #Excellence

Did you know? Black History Month was first officially recognized by President Gerald Ford in 1976. He called upon the public to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.”
Second-grade scholars hard at work! Great job, Room 1!!! #HawkNation

Julia Carson was the first Black woman (and first EVER woman!!) to represent Indiana in the United States Congress. Thank you for paving the way, Julia Carson! Your accomplishments will not be forgotten. #Excellence #SheTookAction
