Reminder: No School on Friday June 16 in honor of Juneteenth

6/15/2023 6:30 am

School's almost out! But don't forget, school's closed this Friday, June 16th off for Juneteenth. Mark your calendars. 

Why are your children out Friday, but the federal Juneteenth holiday is Monday? Great question! The answer: New Jersey made Juneteenth a holiday before the federal government did, and the state observes the holiday on the third Friday of June. 

Here’s a great resource from the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C., that you can use to learn about and discuss Juneteenth with your TT!