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Drummond Elementary School held its Black History Month assembly on Thursday to celebrate the accomplishments and the history of African Americans. Presentations included transportation department driver trainer Ricky Jones sharing a rendition of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech, the Drummond choir performing “Lift Every Voice and Sing” (watch here: https://youtu.be/
Two groups from Pattonville High School also participated in the event. The 55th verse, a slam poetry team, recited three pieces of work and members of the African American Achievers Society (Triple A) demonstrated a step dance.
A big red firetruck replaced big yellow school buses outside of Pattonville Early Childhood Center on Thursday when members of the West Overland Fire Protection District joined students for lunch.
Students from Pattonville School District participated in the Missouri National Education Association’s (MNEA) Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Essay-Poster Contest. The theme for this year was “Fulfilling Dr. King’s Dream: Reading to Lead and Transform.” Four students placed in the state competition after winning at the district level.