Georgia charter schools celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day with service, reflection, and community engagement.
Drew Charter School participated in the national “Day ON, Not a Day Off” initiative, offering on-campus and off-site service projects with local partner organizations. More than 300 volunteers packed meals, joined neighborhood cleanup and restoration projects, and contributed to supply drives. Students, parents, faculty, and staff also took part in a day of service at the Kirkwood Urban Forest—where their efforts were highlighted on CBS News.
The Museum School of Avondale Estates hosted an MLK Jr. Day of Compassion, where students, parents, and staff members prepared sandwiches and 100 hygiene kits for local families in need.
Students at Georgia Cyber Academy celebrated Dr. King on Thursday, Jan. 15, with a visit to the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site, his childhood neighborhood, and his church. The day included programs with National Park Service rangers and a birthday cake celebration.
Atlanta Classical Academy held a special program on Friday, Jan. 16, featuring choir performances, readings from Dr. King’s writings, and a collaborative K–8 art project.
