Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Harding Academy celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a school wide assembly!
The event featured a video produced by Geddings ‘25 and Ruaire ‘25 with recitations from Dr. King’s iconic “I Have a Dream” speech. Representatives from each grade level shared meaningful quotes from Dr. King and reflected on their personal significance. It was truly inspiring to see students from PreK through eighth grade engage so thoughtfully in the program.
As the assembly concluded, we introduced a community-wide challenge to commemorate MLK Day as a time for service, learning, and reflection. We invited students, faculty, and families to make the day meaningful through the following initiatives:
- Service Initiatives: Dedicate part of your day to giving back to the community. This could include volunteering, helping a neighbor, completing a special task for a family member, or writing a thoughtful note to someone who makes a difference—such as first responders.
- Learning Initiatives: Take time to deepen your understanding of Dr. King’s work and the Civil Rights Movement. This may involve watching a documentary about Dr. King, reading a book such as Martin’s Big Words or attending a local event honoring him.
- Reflection Initiatives: Take time to reflect on what you’ve learned about Dr. King. Write a poem or journal entry about what you have learned, create a piece of artwork, write a list of ways you’ll show kindness to others this week at school, at home, on the playing field.
Inspiring The Mind • Nurturing The Spirit