Martin Luther King Jr. Day was not celebrated at Jimmy Huntington School in Huslia this year. While many schools across the country recognize the holiday, students at Jimmy Huntington School had a regular school day.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a holiday that honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. for his work in the Civil Rights Movement. He helped fight for equal rights and taught people to solve problems peacefully. Many schools use this day to teach students about his life and why he is important.
Some students at Jimmy Huntington School said they were surprised or outraged that the school did not do anything special for the day. There were no assemblies, lessons, or activities focused on Dr. King. Classes followed the normal schedule instead.
School staff did not make an official announcement explaining why the day was not celebrated. Even though there were no events, some students said they still talked about Martin Luther King Jr. in class or at home.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is an important holiday for many people because it reminds everyone about fairness, respect, and standing up for what is right. Some students hope that next year the school will recognize the holiday with lessons or activities so they can learn more about Dr. King and his impact on history.
