The Anacortes School District strives to recognize various groups, employees, and causes in a fair and equitable way, while also meeting state requirements. Events and groups are recognized in a variety of ways: district publications, social media, and in-person events as appropriate.

In general, the district provides a greater emphasis on groups and causes directly related to the Anacortes School District; Educational causes in general; and legal requirements.

We recognize the following events/ causes:

August

National Night Out

September

Attendance Awareness Month
Constitution Day 
Every Child Matters: Support for Indigenous Children 
Hispanic Heritage Month

October

Disability History Month
National School Bus Safety Week 

November 

Military Family Appreciation Month
Veterans Day 
Transgender Day of Remembrance 
Native American Heritage Month 

January 

Temperance and Good Citizenship Day 
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 
National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day 
School Board Recognition Month 

February 

National School Counseling Week
Presidents Day 
African American History Month 
Career & Technical Education Month 

March 

Read Across America Day/ Dr. Suess Birthday
Education Support Professionals Week
Women's History Month 
Transgender Day of Visibility

April 

Month of the Military Child
Administrative Professionals Day
Occupational Therapy Month 

May 

Principal Appreciation Day
Teacher Appreciation Week 
National School Nurse Day 
Memorial Day 
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month 
Mental Health Awareness Month
Better Speech & Hearing Month 

June 

Juneteenth

July

4th of July