Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was an activist and leader of the Civil Rights Movement. The 2024-2025 Cudahy MLK Art & Essay Contest invites students to reflect on the life, lessons, and powerful words of this inspiring leader.
Cudahy students are encouraged to incorporate the theme into their submission or create a piece that represents the life and legacy of Dr. King overall.
Eligibility: The Dr. MLK Jr. Essay & Art Contest is open to all students in the School District of Cudahy
Contest Guidelines: Winners will be selected at the elementary, middle, and high school levels.
Essays: Individual essays will be accepted. Essays can be typed or handwritten neatly.
Art: All art forms are welcome, including drawing, photography, painting, poetry, sculpture, spoken word, videography, and more. Individual and group art submissions will be accepted.
Submission: All contest submissions should be delivered to your school or the district office by Tuesday, January 13th by 4:00 PM. Please make sure that the student’s name, grade, and school is located on or attached to the submitted piece. Digital submissions ( ex: videos, digital art, typed essays, etc.) can be submitted by clicking this link, https://forms.gle/sSUMpJ4795cRyjd39
Winners & Recognition: Submissions will be evaluated based on theme, quality, creativity, and originality. Contest winners will be notified by Friday, January 18th. Winners will be invited to a recognition event at the Cudahy Family Library on Saturday, January 25th where they will receive a certificate of achievement and the opportunity to view the other winning submissions.
For questions about the MLK Art & Essay Contest, please contact Mallory Umar, Director of Curriculum and Instruction. Email: umarm@cudahysd.org .
The School District of Cudahy wishes all of our families and community members a very safe, healthy, and relaxing winter break! We will see you all back on January 6, 2025!!
It's hard to believe we are almost through the first semester of the 2024-25 school year! There are still a lot of upcoming events to keep track of! Here is a quick at a glance of upcoming events for the 2nd half of the year! Be sure to visit our website events section for all upcoming events in the School District of Cudahy!
On Friday, December 13th, the CHS Orchestra Strings went on a holiday tour! 🎼 They started the day performing holiday songs at the Hales Corners Care Center, then traveled to Southridge Mall, and ended the day at the Kelly Senior Center in Cudahy. They were even joined by a visit from Santa 🎅 at the Kelly Senior Center! #cudahypride #holidaycheer #CHSorchestra
The CHS/MS Orchestras Winter Concert 🎻🎼 is tonight, December 18th at 6:30pm! We will welcome back CHS alumni musicians to join us on stage and there will be a bake sale to enjoy after the concert! #cudahypride
Stop! 🛑 Don't cook tonight! Head over to Texas Roadhouse in Oak Creek and have dinner! 10% of sales will be donated to Cudahy Middle School!! #cudahypride #dineout
Students at General Mitchell got into the holiday spirit with a holiday sweater day! #cudahypride
This December the students of J.E. Jones created 100 Christmas cards for the seniors at the Cudahy Kelly Community Center on Lake Drive. They were thrilled to receive them! #cudahypride
CHS German Teacher Herr Dahlberg and his students had the opportunity to participate in a seminar exploring how it feels to be a POC in Germany at the Goethe Institut. Later, students explored the largest Christkindl Market outside of Europe at Chicago's Daley Plaza. All had a great time despite the cold temperatures! #cudahypride
Students at Kozy were able to learn about different creatures of the night animals and their adaptations from a presentation by the Milwaukee County Zoo! Such a great hands-on learning opportunity for our students! #cudahypride
The CHS/MS Orchestras Winter Concert 🎻🎼 is Wednesday, December 18th at 6:30pm! We will welcome back CHS alumni musicians to join us on stage and there will be a bake sale to enjoy after the concert! #cudahypride
Learning is so much more fun with fun holiday and winter headwear! Students at Lincoln were wearing their best holiday and winter hats! #cudahypride
Thank you to all of our Lincoln Elementary families for all the fleece donations! Lincoln Student Council Reps were able to make 28 blankets for our furry friends at HAWS. These blankets will come in need as the temperatures get colder. Thank you so much! #cudahypride
🎻CHS Holiday Strings will be performing in the community on Friday, December 13th. We will visit the Hales Corners Care Center at 10:30am, Southridge Mall at noon in front of the lower level Macy's entrance, and the Kelly Senior Center in Cudahy at 2pm. Come out and support the CHS Strings! #cudahypride #CHSstrings
Stop into Cousins Subs in St. Francis tonight from 4PM - 8PM and support the Cudahy High School Basketball team! 10% of sales goes directly to the boy's basketball team!
Congratulations to the Cudahy High School Bowling team for winning their first match of the season!! Good luck to the team as they take on Oak Creek tomorrow! at 3:45pm at South Shore Lanes!
Take a break from all the holiday preparations and have dinner at Texas Roadhouse in Oak Creek on Wednesday, December 18th! 10% of sales will be donated to the Cudahy Middle School! #cudahypride #dineout
Computer Science Education Week is December 9th-13th. đź’» During Computer Science Education week, students of all ages explore the field of computer science. Technology is an ever-changing field, and by promoting computer science in our schools we help students develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity which are skills that are essential for not only tech-related careers but navigating the everyday world. Computer sciences create a strong foundation for students that creates confident and competent digital adults. #cudahypride #computerscienceweek
Who has time for cooking with all the holiday preparations? Forget the cooking and stop into Qdoba on Monday, December 9, 4PM-8PM and 25% of sales will be donated to the Kozy PTO! Just be sure to mention this flyer or use the digital code for online orders!
Attention Lincoln Lions! Get ready for Lincoln Days of Holiday Cheer! 🎄 Countdown to Winter Break!!
