It is the purpose of this school to bring students to a place where they know and love the Lord Jesus Christ with all their hearts and to help students understand the purpose for which God made them. The school also serves as an academic tool to help accomplish their individual dreams and visions, realizing they must have the character of Jesus to accomplish their goal.

The purpose of Black History Month is to acknowledge and celebrate the accomplishments of African-American culture and the people and events that have influenced American society. It has become part of educational curricula from elementary school through high school, teaching students about the contributions of African-Americans throughout U.S. history.

In 1976, President Gerald Ford issued the first Message on the Observance of Black History Month to "recognize the important contribution made to our nation's life and culture by black citizens."

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Abraham Lincoln was born February 12, 1809.

President Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States. He was assassinated on Good Friday, April 14, 1865, by John Wilkes Booth while attending a play entitled Our American Cousin at Ford's Theatre. This was the first Presidential assassination in American history.

The first formal observance of his birthday took place in 1866, the year after his assassination, when both houses of Congress gathered for a memorial address. While Lincoln's Birthday did not become a federal holiday like George Washington's, it did become a legal holiday in several states.

 Did you know... 

• It is on the third Monday of February. This year, it is on Monday, February 20.

• Presidents Day is an American holiday to honor George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and all the other presidents.

• Presidents Day is a federal holiday, so federal offices, schools, post offices, and many banks are closed. Most private businesses are open on Presidents Day.

Born February 22, 1732, George Washington is an American hero whose fame is not wholly accounted for by the record of his life. Like Lincoln, the man was infinitely greater than anything he did. A military genius, he wrested liberty from tyranny; a statesman, he helped evolve a stable government from political chaos; a patriot, he refused a crown. Wisdom, patience, tolerance, courage, consecration to the righteous cause animated his every act. Ingratitude, injustice and treachery never embittered him, but served to strengthen his character. He grew in dignity and in capacity to the need of his growing responsibility and power, but he never became arrogant and ambition and opportunity never tempted him from the narrow path of honor.