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Black History Spotlight: Today in 1971, Satchel Paige was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. He was the 1st player to be inducted from the Negro leagues.

Black History Spotlight: Today in 1900, James Weldon Johnson writes “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” the “Negro National Anthem.”

Black History Spotlight: On this day in 1923, the 1st black owned and 1st all black professional basketball team, the New York Rens, was organized.

Black History Spotlight: Today in 1867, Morehouse College was founded in Augusta, GA.

Black History Spotlight: On this day in 1968, Henry Lewis became the 1st African American to lead a symphony orchestra in the U.S.

Black History Spotlight: Today in 1857, Frederick Douglass was elected President of Freedman Bank and Trust.

Black History Spotlight: Today in 1942, the Army Air Corps all African American 100th Pursuit Squadron was activated at Tuskegee Institute. They were later designated a fighter squad and known as the Tuskegee Airmen.

Black History Spotlight: In this day in 1874, Walter Moses Burton becomes the 1st black elected sheriff in the United States. He would later become a State Senator in Texas.

Black History Spotlight: On this day in 1966, Andrew Brimmer becomes the 1st African American governor of the Federal Reserve Board. He was appointed by President Lyndon Johnson.

Black History Spotlight: On this day in 1988, Debi Thomas, figure skater, becomes the 1st African American to win a medal at the Winter Olympic Games.

Black History Spotlight: On this day in 1940, Hattie McDaniel became the 1st African American actress to win an Oscar for her role in “Gone with the Wind.”

📚✨Lakemont Elementary School is ready to get into the spirit of reading with Read Across America Spirit Week! Each day next week, students will celebrate the joy of reading in a special way. You won't want to miss any of the fun!📖

Thank you so much to our CIS of Petersburg Coordinator, Ms. Holly, for organizing a great day of reading!!

Thank you to Good Shepherd Baptist Church for the wonderful breakfast for our staff this morning!

Congrats to the newest members of the National Elementary Honor Society at Lakemont Elementary School! 🎓🌟 Your hard work and dedication have truly paid off. Special thanks to Mr. Bowden and the Advisory Board for leading these young scholars!

💥🦸🏾‍♂️Lakemont Elementary School hosted a breakfast fit for a hero at their Justice League Breakfast with Dad/Father Figures this morning! All in attendance enjoyed a hearty meal and learned helpful tips to prepare for SOL testing.🍽️💥

🌮📚Last night, Lakemont Elementary School fueled up for SOL testing with a Taco Tuesday fiesta! They also provided resources to help families spice up their study game and taco 'bout testing with confidence!

Love and learning filled the room at the Lakemont Elementary School Mother/Mother Figure SOL Breakfast. ❤️📚 3rd-5th grade moms fueled up on a delicious breakfast while receiving testing strategies and tips to help students prepare for their SOLs! 🌟

What a splash-tastic Water Day at Lakemont Elementary School! From water balloons to splashing games, everyone had a blast celebrating all things H2O 💦

Watch out world, these Lakemont Elementary School Kindergarteners are moving on and ready to take on the next big adventure in first grade! 🎓🌟