Sherly Swoopes (1971-Present)
Often referred to as the "female Michael Jordan," Swoopes is a certified basketball legend. As one of the first women to be signed into the WNBA, Swoopes paved the way for the greats that would follow her, but she made sure to set the bar high—throughout her career, Swoopes has won three Olympic gold medals, is a three-time WNBA MVP, and tops on every WNBA player list that has ever existed. #WomensHistoryMonth
Tammy Duckworth (1968-Present)
In 2017, Duckworth became the first Thai-American woman and the first female amputee to be elected to Congress. Just one year into her term, Duckworth fought for a resolution allowing infants into the chamber room, insuring that new parents in the Senate wouldn't have to miss out on any votes because of their newborns. #WomensHistoryMonth
J.K. Rowling (1965-Present)
Rowling is the author of the wildly popular Harry Potter series. The first novel came out in 1997. By 1999, the first three installments of the series held the top three spots on the New York Times bestseller list. #WomensHistoryMonth
Due to the Solar Eclipse, CMISD will close on April 8, 2024. Classes will resume April 9.
Dr. Mae C. Jemison (1956-Present)
Jemison was the first African American woman to be accepted into NASA’s astronaut program. She went on to become the first African American woman to fly into space in 1992 aboard the Endeavour. #WomensHistoryMonth
According to the National Women's History Museum, the first Women’s History Week was held in Santa Rosa, Calif. during the week of March 8, 1978. It was organized by the Education Task Force of the Sonoma County Commission on the Status of Women. #WomensHistoryMonth
CONGRATULATIONS to our 2024-2025 Caddo Mills Middle School Cheerleaders!
We can't wait to see you represent all things #2710!
In the U.S. every year, the month of March marks Women’s History Month. There’s so much to learn about the history and so much to celebrate when it comes to some of the amazing women in American history. #WomensHistoryMonth
Black History Month continues the discussion of Black people and their contributions through activities such as museum exhibits and film screenings, and by encouraging the study of achievements by African Americans year-round.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday was made into a national holiday with the assistance of Stevie Wonder, with special lyrics from his "Happy Birthday" song. #BlackHistoryMonth
The Prekindergarten and Kindergarten Enrollment Night will be on April 4, 2024, at Lee and Griffis elementary campuses. Watch for additional information coming soon regarding the enrollment process. We can't wait to meet our new foxes!
Daniel Hale Williams, the first person to successfully conduct open-heart surgery, also opened the first racially integrated hospital in 1891. #BlackHistoryMonth
Join us on February 28th at 6:30 for Session 4 of Raising a Champion with Love & Logic: Healthy Expectations = Empowered and Happier Kids
Join the Zoom Meeting at this link:
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77569024885?pwd=WM4UihbLj1UaTB0SFKgPN6ZDdiEtH3.1
Meeting ID: 775 6902 4885
Passcode: Happykids
Robert L. Johnson, America’s first Black billionaire, is also the first Black majority owner of a major American sports team, the Charlotte Bobcats. #BlackHistoryMonth
Matthew Henson, the first Black Arctic explorer, was navigator, craftsman and "first man" to the famed Robert Peary. They traveled together on seven voyages over twenty-three years, and Henson planted the American flag at the North Pole in 1909. #BlackHistoryMonth
John Lewis, U.S. Representative for Georgia’s 5th district, was the last surviving member of the "Big Six" leaders, who planned the March on Washington in 1963. He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2011. #BlackHistoryMonth
Session 5 of The Parent Ed Series titled Raising a Champion with Love and Logic is coming soon. The link to the virtual session will be posted on our social media outlets on February 28. We hope you will join us!
Jackie Robinson not only became the first Black man to play on a major sports team, but during college at UCLA, he was the first student to letter in four different sports in a single season. #BlackHistoryMonth
Aretha Franklin was not only the first Black woman to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, she was the first woman. #BlackHistoryMonth
Come out and support CMMS Robotics March 2nd from 4-8pm.
