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Taos elementary schools highlight Black History Month through arts, STEM and student performances
Summary
Enos Garcia and Ranchos elementaries presented Black History Month activities — step shows, capoeira, African drumming, student biographies and a fifth‑grade play on the Greensboro Four — drawing board praise for cross‑curricular engagement.
Two Taos elementary schools presented Black History Month programs to the board on March 4, showcasing arts, dance, science and student research projects.
Enos Garcia Elementary described stepping and capoeira classes led by teachers and parents, a STEM night that introduced students to Henrietta Lacks and the HeLa cell (students completed cheek swabs and DIY DNA extraction activities) and a fifth‑grade play titled "Can Kids Change the World" that included a segment about the Greensboro Four sit‑ins.
Ranchos Elementary leaders described schoolwide projects: fifth‑grade students produced biographies of 50 notable African‑American figures (including Jackie Robinson and Mae Jemison), prek–grade 5 activities with drumming and athletics cross‑curriculum ties, and library displays featuring African‑American authors. Principals said events will continue into Women’s History Month in March.
Board members praised the presentations for integrating history, the arts and science, and encouraged broader board attendance at future school events.
No board action was required; presenters invited board members to upcoming events and recognized teacher and parent contributions.
