FWPS Celebrates National Arab American Heritage Month

April marks Arab American Heritage Month, a time for our district and schools to celebrate the rich heritage and culture of Arab Americans and honor their significant contributions to society.

According to the Arab American Institute, approximately 3.7 million Americans have Arab ancestry, with roots tracing back to 22 countries across the Middle East and North Africa, including Lebanon, Syria, Egypt, Palestine, Morocco, Iraq, Jordan, Yemen, Bahrain, Tunisia, Algeria, Sudan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and more.

These diverse cultures are an integral part of what makes our district one of the most diverse in the state — a strength we proudly embrace, incorporating it into the fabric of our schools and the education of our students.

Throughout April we look forward to sharing how our schools are celebrating Arab American Heritage with assemblies, art projects, musical performances and more. We want to share these experiences with the entire district, so be sure to email photos to socialmedia@fwps.org.

View additional recognitions in the FWPS Cultural & Religious Calendar here: www.fwps.org/culturalcalendar