ANNOUNCEMENTS WEDNESDAY 5TH MAY 2021. https://youtu.be/3-bYJRTIZlM During this year’s Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month, our Nation celebrates the achievements of Vice President Harris, the first person of South Asian descent to hold the Office of the Vice President. Vice President Harris has blazed a trail and set an example for young people across the country to aspire to follow, including members of AANHPI communities and AANHPI women. Cinco de Mayo is a festive day commonly celebrated with Mexican food, drinks and culture. But do you know the true history of Cinco de Mayo?

Contrary to popular belief, Cinco de Mayo is not actually Mexico's independence day, which falls on September 16. Instead, Cinco de Mayo commemorates a historical event known as the Battle of Puebla, fought between Mexico and France on May 5, 1862.

As Mexican immigrants flooded into the American southwest, they joined in the festivities with their fellow Mexican-Americans who were already living in the United States without really knowing the story behind the holiday," according to the U.S. News & World Report. "Over time the date came to be a showcase of Mexican ethnic identity rather than a celebration of the battle against the invading French forces."

Have fun when you celebrate Cinco de Mayo this year, but make sure you know the true history of this festive celebration. • Viking of the Week: • 6th Grade – Colton Nichols, Melody Klobnak, Kortney Stewart, and Eva Simmons • 7th Grade – Cameron Shackelford and Synaya Lewis • 8th Grade – Max Wright and Cheyenne Hunt • Adults – Mrs. Lewis • • Viking Shout-outs: • 6th Grade – Trumel Anderson, Olivia Karr, Ariel Bailey, and Randy Smith • 7th Grade – Chase Green and Kaylee Brewer • 8th Grade – Jeremiah Murray, Ni’Keela Davis, and Jane Bowen • • Viking Club: • 6th Grade – Julius Henderson, Lyla Neuerburg, Cohen Benner, and Lyberti Bruce • 7th Grade – Alonzo Simmons, Mylee McMichael, Jackson Riley, and Ruth Chaplin • 8th Grade – Ryan Gold, Audra Willis, Daniella Nanduhura, and Kenzie Goins Boys and Girls Club will be closed today. Please stop by the office if you need to make travel arrangements. Hickman High School Girls Basketball is hosting a summer skills camp for next year’s 3rd through 8th graders. Camp will be coached by former D1 player/coach, current Hickman Head Girls Basketball Coach, Morgan Eye-Scott. It will be at Hickman High School June 14th-17th from 5-8pm. You can contact coach Scott at [email protected] or register with this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1zf80XMTm Fa1AQRaLX- B4_kFCSZfdsIUwliv3Ha7jppg/edit To West sixth and seventh graders: Coach Martin would like to invite you to a Football Camp at Central Methodist. See the flyer attached.

• Wild Mike’s Breaded Cheese Sticks* • Daily Entrees • Seasoned Peas, • Garden Bar w/Beans, • Peach Cups, • Fresh Fruit, • Milk. 67° Generally sunny despite a few afternoon clouds. High 67F. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%.