On November 14, 1960, Ruby Bridges walked into first grade as the first Black student at an all-white Louisiana school. She faced unthinkable obstacles as school districts in the United States desegregated, and as an adult she has worked to promote tolerance and anti-racist practices.
Schools across the country honor Ruby Bridges with a Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day every November 14. This is a way to remember the hardships that Black Americans have faced to receive a public education and celebrate trailblazers like Ruby who worked for equality. We invite you to join us for Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day next Friday. Please see the map below for where to join the walk.
We also invite you to coffee at arrival, courtesy of Multicultural Families of Irvington (formerly known as Families of Students of Color). Come say hi and learn more about the group!
By joining the online Irvington School directory you’ll be able to connect with other Irvington families and also receive important school and PTA updates, sign-ups, and more.
To access the directory, you’ll be asked to create an AtoZ Connect login. You can submit as much or as little information as you prefer, which will be available exclusively to Irvington families.