Bellmore-Merrick schools mark annual MLK Week of Service

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Leadership students across the high schools in the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District visited social studies classes on Jan. 13 to kick off the district’s annual MLK Week of Service.

MLK Week of Service is a period of community service and civic engagement that takes place around Martin Luther King Jr. Day, observed on the third Monday of January. It extends Dr. King’s legacy of service and social justice by encouraging Americans, particularly students, to engage in volunteer work and community improvement projects.

Schools across the U.S. incorporate MLK Week of Service through various service projects tailored to different age groups. Alongside hands-on activities, teachers may integrate lessons about Dr. King’s life, philosophy, and the civil rights movement into their curriculum, including studying his speeches, writing reflections, and discussing concepts like nonviolence and social justice.

During visits to their peers, Bellmore-Merrick students presented lessons and led an activity about Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy. Students and staff across Bellmore-Merrick were also encouraged to continue to donate breakfast items for the Community Cupboard.

Throughout the week, students also have been participating in additional activities that aim to promote a caring and compassionate community.