Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month

Reynolds School District is proud to celebrate National Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month, which recognizes the history, achievements, and contributions of people whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. 

Recognition began in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week and was expanded in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15. September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for the Latin American countries of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua; additionally, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September 18, respectively.¹

In the Reynolds community, we are proud to recognize that: 

• 44% of our students are Hispanic/Latinx,
• Five (out of seven total) of our School Board members are Hispanic/Latinx,
• Our superintendent, Dr. Danna Diaz, is one of only two Latina superintendents in the state of Oregon, and
• Four (out of seven total) of our Cabinet members (Superintendent and her Executive Leadership Team) are Hispanic/Latinx.

Each year, the Reynolds Board of Directors reaffirms their commitment to celebrating Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month by passing a resolution - read the full document by clicking below:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Reynolds School Board of Directors proclaims September 15 - October 15, to celebrate HISPANIC AND LATINX HERITAGE MONTH; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Reynolds School Board of Directors strongly encourages our staff and community to observe, recognize, and celebrate the culture, heritage, and contributions of Hispanics/Latinx to our country, our state, our cities, and our schools.

AHORA, POR LO TANTO, SE RESUELVE que la Junta de Directores de Reynolds proclama del 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre, la celebración del MES DE LA HERENCIA HISPANA Y LATINX; y EN CONCLUSIÓN SE RESUELVE que la Junta Directiva de Reynolds anima enfáticamente a nuestro personal escolar y a la comunidad a que observen, reconozcan y celebren la cultura, la herencia y las contribuciones de los Hispanos/Latinx a nuestro país, a nuestro estado, a nuestras ciudades y a nuestras escuelas.

 
Find more resources at the websites below:

• HispanicHeritageMonth.gov
• White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Hispanics
• National Archives: Hispanic Heritage Month
• Pew Research Center: Key facts about U.S. Latinos for National Hispanic Heritage Month
• NPR: Key Facts About The U.S. Latino Population To Kick Off Hispanic Heritage Month