African American history and greatness is celebrated all year long at MTS Elementary, but February is a special month-long exploration of how black Americans have shaped our communities. One beautiful event during this month’s celebration is National African American Parent Involvement Day.

The event began in the gym. Author, Kristen Robinson, read her book It’s the Twins for Me! to the students and guests. Following the reading, each class had a special song or skit to perform.

At the end, special guest COFFE’ performed dance with the students and then had some students dance. It was a lively and beautiful affair and everyone had a great time.

Following the performances, students, staff and parents got together and enjoyed a special lunch that was brought in for the special day. MTS Elementary is such a strong community!

A large group of students and staff pose together in the school gym behind microphones and sound equipment after an assembly performance
MTS Elementary students and staff gather in the school gym beneath a sign reading Be Different, Be Nice
Students and staff sit on the gym floor watching an assembly performance, with a microphone, laptop, and sound equipment in the foreground
Smiling student wearing a patterned dashiki, a headband with cowrie shells, and large round earrings sits with classmates during a school assembly
Confident student in a blue hoodie smiles at the camera with his arms crossed during a school event
Young students stand in line in the school gym during an assembly, one with his arms stretched over his head
A guest speaker seated at a microphone talks to students, with a book resting on her lap