No School Juneteenth

What

No School Juneteenth

When

6/19/2025, 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM

June 19th is Juneteenth, a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. It marks the day in 1865 when Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, arrived in Galveston, Texas, to announce that all enslaved people were free, as per the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth is also known as Freedom Day and is celebrated with various events, including festivals, parades, and educational programs, to honor African American history and culture.