Castle Rock Middle Celebrates Hispanic Heritage MonthPosted on 09/22/2023Hispanic Heritage Month is an annual celebration from September 15 to October 15 which provides an opportunity to honor the rich history, traditions, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. Castle Rock Middle School (CRMS) recognized Hispanic Heritage Month in a big way this year.
Last year, CRMS celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with a series of celebrations throughout the month with world language classes. This year there was a desire for more students and classes to be involved so it grew to a whole school assembly which took place on September 15.
During the assembly, CRMS staff, students, and community members were honored to have special guests from Oaxaca, Mexico, and the Consul General of Mexico in Denver, Pável Meléndez Cruz. The group from Oaxaca, “Banda Filarmonica Sandunga de Santo Domingo Tehuantepec” consisted of 24 student musicians who traveled to the United States to perform lively selections for those in attendance. The musicians also performed at the State Capital and the Denver Center for Performing Arts.
CRMS world language and ELD teacher, Rocio Meli, coordinated the event and secured a visit from the Consul General of Mexico in Denver, Pável Meléndez Cruz.
