Martin Luther King, Jr. was a civil rights activist in the 1950s and 1960s. He led non-violent protests to fight for the rights of all people including African Americans. He hoped that America and the world could become a colorblind society where race would not impact a person's civil rights. He is considered one of the great orators of modern times, and his speeches still inspire many to this day. He is well-known for his "I have a dream" speech.

In honor of the memory of Dr. King, CFISD schools will observe a student & staff holiday on Monday, January 17th. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 18th.

The Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service is a defining moment each year when Americans across the country step up to make our communities more equitable and take action to create the Beloved Community of Dr. King’s dream. While Dr. King believed the Beloved Community was possible, he acknowledged and fought for systemic change. His example is our call to action.

Observed each year on the third Monday in January, MLK Day is the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities. AmeriCorps has been charged with leading this effort for the past quarter century.

Making time to volunteer for MLK Day of Service is a great way to engage with your community while honoring the legacy of Dr. King. Whether you plan on cleaning up a public space, mentoring a young person, or assisting those who are food insecure, what you do makes a world of difference.

As part of the MLK Day of Service, as a campus we will be collecting new and gently used stuffed animals to donate to our CFISD police department and local community police department Police officers and firefighters use stuffed animals to provide comfort for children during a trauma.

We will be collecting the donations from Thursday, Jan. 6th until Thursday Jan. 13th.