[CharterSchools] Young Audiences Charter Schools to Host Hispanic Heritage Literacy Night and Parade on Sept. 18 & 26

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 Young Audiences Charter Schools at Lawrence D. Crocker to Host Hispanic Heritage and Literacy Night and Hispanic Heritage Parade on Sept. 18 & 26
Young Audiences Charter School (YACS) at Lawrence D. Crocker, an open-enrollment, arts-integrated school serving grades PK4–8 in Uptown New Orleans, will host two vibrant community events in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. Both events are free and open to the public.

WHAT:
On Thursday, September 18, YACS will present a Hispanic Heritage Community Engagement Night, a family-friendly evening of culture, literacy, and community. Highlights include the Miss Hispanic Heritage Pageant in traditional attire, performances by the YACS Marching Band, student dance, theater, and talent showcases, a visual art and fashion display, comidas in the café, and a festive piñata finale on the playground.

On Friday, September 26, the school will host its Hispanic Heritage Parade, with students proudly representing Latin American countries through traditional attire, colors, t-shirts, and cultural symbols. The parade will feature lively music, dance performances, art exhibits, and the YACS Marching Band. Community members are encouraged to line the parade route and celebrate alongside students and families.

WHEN:
   
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Hispanic Heritage Community Engagement Night   
Thursday, September 18 | 5:00–6:30 PM   
   


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Hispanic Heritage Parade   
Friday, September 26 | 1:30–2:00 PM


WHERE:
Young Audiences Charter School at Lawrence D. Crocker
2301 Marengo St., New Orleans, LA

Parade Route: The four-block perimeter bordered by Lasalle, Marengo, General Taylor, and S. Liberty Streets.

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ABOUT YOUNG AUDIENCES CHARTER SCHOOLS
Opened in 2013, Young Audiences Charter Schools are open-enrollment, arts-integrated schools operating in Jefferson and Orleans Parish. Research shows that students at arts-integrated schools score higher on standardized tests and academic measures than peers at other schools. Students engaged in the arts also show better attendance, fewer behavior referrals, greater class participation, and a deeper love of learning.




 


  
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