Lockport City School District


“Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream was a manifestation of hope that humanity might one day get out of ts own way by finding the courage to realize that love and nonviolence are not indicators of weakness but gifts of significant strength.” - Aberjhani, Illuminated Corners: Collected Essays and Articles Volume I	Lockport High School Social Studies and English classes are building and facilitating lessons around the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We have also begun explicitly recognizing historical events surrounding Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on our morning announcements.	LHS West Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is celebrated on Monday, January 18, 2021, however, at LHS West we celebrate his vision of equality all year round. The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. lives on in our hearts and minds.

“Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream was a manifestation of hope that humanity might one day get out of ts own way by finding the courage to realize that love and nonviolence are not indicators of weakness but gifts of significant strength.” - Aberjhani, Illuminated Corners: Collected Essays and Articles Volume I

Lockport High School

Social Studies and English classes are building and facilitating lessons around the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We have also begun explicitly recognizing historical events surrounding Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on our morning announcements.

LHS West

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is celebrated on Monday, January 18, 2021, however, at LHS West we celebrate his vision of equality all year round. The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. lives on in our hearts and minds.


North Park Junior High School Students interpreted famous quotes from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and discussed how they are still relevant today. They also discussed the power of peaceful protest for this era. Using examples of how peaceful protests are still effective, they examined examples of reforms happening around the country today.	Emmet Belknap Intermediate School Students completed a series of interactive research activities about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his life. Students selected their favorite part of the activity to present to their classmates.	Anna Merritt Elementary School Students celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by discussing his contribution to the world, what he stood for, and how he created change by being instrumental in the civil rights movement.

North Park Junior High School

Students interpreted famous quotes from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and discussed how they are still relevant today. They also discussed the power of peaceful protest for this era. Using examples of how peaceful protests are still effective, they examined examples of reforms happening around the country today.

Emmet Belknap Intermediate School

Students completed a series of interactive research activities about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his life. Students selected their favorite part of the activity to present to their classmates.

Anna Merritt Elementary School

Students celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by discussing his contribution to the world, what he stood for, and how he created change by being instrumental in the civil rights movement.


Charles Upson Elementary School Students learned and discussed civil rights, justice, equality, and diversity. Students made a craft and completed a writing piece about their dreams in tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.	George Southard Elementary School Students celebrate our differences with kindness in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We are stronger together!	Roy B. Kelley Elementary School After reading and discussing the book “Martin’s Big Words”, students designed posters that reflected the words and teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Charles Upson Elementary School

Students learned and discussed civil rights, justice, equality, and diversity. Students made a craft and completed a writing piece about their dreams in tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

George Southard Elementary School

Students celebrate our differences with kindness in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We are stronger together!

Roy B. Kelley Elementary School

After reading and discussing the book “Martin’s Big Words”, students designed posters that reflected the words and teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.