The theme for 2026 marks a century of national commemorations of black history.
Celebrations & Observances
Celebrating Black History Month – Carter G. Woodson
Carter G. Woodson is known as the “Father of Black History.” He was born on December 19, 1875, in New Canton, Virginia to formerly enslaved parents.
International Holocaust Remembrance Day – January 27, 2026
The United Nations General Assembly has designated January 27, 2026, as International Holocaust Remembrance Day as it is the anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camps in 1945.
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. – January 19, 2026Schools Closed
On Monday, January 19, 2026, all Saugus Union School District sites will be closed in remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Celebrating National Native American Heritage Month: November 2025
From November 1 through November 30, the United States celebrates National Native American Heritage Month.
Celebrating National First Responders’ Day – October 28
In 2017, the United States Congress passed a resolution designating October 28 as “National First Responders Day”.
October is Disabilities Awareness Month
Many students face additional challenges when it comes to learning.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month – Severo Ochoa
Severo Ochoa de Albornoz was born September 24, 1905, in Luarca, Spain.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month – Celia Cruz
Celia Cruz was already a legendary vocalist in Havana nightclubs before she immigrated to the United States in the 1960s.
