If you walk around the East campus, you will see posters of South and Central American countries designed by teachers and staff in observation of Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs annually from September 15 to October 15.
Teachers picked the names of the countries from a drawing and collaborated with students to create the posters by September 14.
The criteria for the posters were that they contain the country's flag, flower, mascot, currency, anthem, a famous person, a popular place to visit and a typical dish, said Ms. Margarita Estrada, the campus parent liaison.
The observation of Hispanic Heritage Month began in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988. The theme for 2022 is "Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation,"
according to the National Archives.
"It's important for all students to learn about each other's culture, and even someone from Honduras can learn about people in another Spanish-speaking country," said Ms. Gayle Voltz, the campus director. She added that "some of our staff are considered people of color but also share the Hispanic culture."