Lower Merion School District: LMSD Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Press release from Lower Merion School District:

2021-09-15

We celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 - October 15) to recognize the achievements and contributions of Hispanic American champions who have inspired others to achieve success. The observation began in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988.

To learn more about Hispanic Heritage month and explore a variety of related resources, click here.

This press release was produced by Lower Merion School District. The views expressed here are the author’s own.