September Diversity Post - Hispanic Heritage Month!


🌎🎉 Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month 2026! 🎉🌎

September 15 – October 15, 2026

¡Hola, families! 👋

Hispanic Heritage Month is almost here! From September 15 through October 15, families across the country will celebrate the incredible cultures, histories, traditions, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans.

This year's theme is “Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together.” 🌟 It's a wonderful opportunity to help our students learn about the Hispanic and Latino Americans who have helped shape our world through art 🎨, music 🎶, science 🔬, education 📚, leadership 🤝, sports ⚽, and so much more!

🤔 Why Does Hispanic Heritage Month Start September 15?

There's a pretty cool reason! 🌎

September 15 is the anniversary of independence for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. Mexico celebrates its independence the following day, September 16 🇲🇽, and Chile celebrates on September 18 🇨🇱.

Hispanic Heritage Month has been celebrated in the United States for more than 50 years! 🇺🇸 It began as Hispanic Heritage Week in 1968 and was expanded to a full month in 1988.

Today, more than 60 million Hispanic and Latino Americans call the United States home! ❤️

🎊 Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month Around Utah!

Want to get the whole family involved? There are some great celebrations happening right here in Utah! 🏔️

🎉 Festival Latinoamericano – Provo
📅 September 4–7
📍 Utah County Historic Courthouse
Enjoy a weekend celebrating Latin American culture with the family!

🌟 Hispanic Heritage Festival – Salt Lake City
📅 September 10
📍 America First Field
A community celebration featuring Hispanic culture and activities.

🎶 Nights Out Latino and Hispanic Heritage – Legacy Park
📅 September 21 | ⏰ 5:00–8:00 p.m.
📍 Legacy Park
Bring the family for music, food trucks, vendors, and more! 🌮🎵

💃 Hispanic Heritage Fair – Utah State Fairpark
📅 September 26 | ⏰ 5:00–10:00 p.m.
📍 Utah State Fairpark, Salt Lake City
Explore cultural exhibits, food, activities, and community celebrations!

🎺 Mi Gente! – Millcreek Common
📅 September 26 | ⏰ 5:00–10:00 p.m.
📍 1346 E. Chambers Ave., Millcreek
Come celebrate the community with an evening of Hispanic culture and fun!

👉 Parent Tip: Event details can change, so be sure to check with the event organizer before heading out!

🏡🎨 Celebrate at Home, Too!

You don't have to attend a festival to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! There are lots of fun and easy ways to help your kids explore Hispanic and Latino cultures right at home. Looking for some inspiration? Check out these “27 Fun Activities to Honor Hispanic Heritage Month” for creative, kid-friendly ideas your family can try together!

You can also watch this fun Hispanic Heritage Month video on YouTube with your kids for a quick and engaging way to learn more about the celebration and its importance.

📚 Read together!
Pick out a children's book written by a Hispanic or Latino author or featuring Hispanic characters and traditions. Not sure where to start? Check out Scholastic’s list of books celebrating Hispanic and Latine heritage for some great, kid-friendly recommendations! 📖✨

❤️ Support our community!
Visit a Hispanic-owned local business, restaurant, shop, or community event here in Utah.

📚✨ A Month to Learn, Explore & Celebrate

Hispanic Heritage Month is about more than a date on the calendar. It's an opportunity for our children to learn about the people, traditions, ideas, and cultures that make our communities so special. ❤️

Whether your family attends a festival 🎉, reads a new book 📖, cooks something delicious 🌮, learns about another country 🌎, or simply starts a conversation around the dinner table, every little bit of learning counts!

We hope our school families will join us in celebrating, exploring, and learning together this Hispanic Heritage Month.

🎉 ¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana! 🎉

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month from your PTA! ❤️🌎📚

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