Celebrations & Observances
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Rosh Hashanah 2026
Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year. It’s celebrated as the “birthday of the world.”
Patriot Day 2026 – Recognizing the 25th Anniversary of the September 11 Terrorist Attacks
As the president of the United States said in his proclamation, “A quarter of a century has passed since the terrible day of September 11, 2001, and an entire generation of Americans has now come of age with no living memory of that fateful day.
4th of July
On July 4, 1776, delegates to the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence.
National School Nurse Day is May 6
School nurses are at the center of student well-being, supporting physical health, mental health, and safety every day.
Celebrating National Women’s History Month – Judy Heumann
Judy Heumann was a lifelong advocate for the rights of disabled people.
Celebrating National Women’s History Month – Alice Walker
Alice Walker is an internationally celebrated writer, poet, and activist whose books include seven novels, four collections of short stories, four children’s books, and volumes of essays and poetry.
Celebrating National Women’s History Month – Christine Sterling
Christine Sterling, born Chastina Rix on November 5, 1881, was known as a preservationist who helped create Olvera Street and preserve the Avila Adobe house.
Celebrating National Women’s History Month
We are celebrating all of the amazing female leaders of each of the Saugus Union School District (SUSD) elementary schools and district office.
