On September 17, students across the district took part in special lessons and activities to honor Constitution Day, each grade level engaging in age-appropriate ways to better understand this important part of our nation’s history.
Primary School (K–2): Students gathered for a special assembly with stories, songs, and activities to learn what the Constitution is, why it matters, and how to be good citizens in their school community.
Intermediate School (3–5): Homerooms created their own classroom constitutions and participated in lessons about the U.S. Constitution. Dr. Bair (Uncle Sam) and Mrs. Rhoads (Lady Liberty) visited classrooms to share fun facts and take photos, while many classes also joined the Rendell Center’s Constitution Day read-aloud program.
Middle School (6–8): Students explored voting rights and the Bill of Rights. Sixth and eighth graders examined how amendments expanded voting rights over time, while seventh graders studied the Bill of Rights, identified the rights they found most important, and created a “Student Rights” list for UMMS.
High School (9–12): Students studied Article II of the Constitution, examining the powers and limits of the executive branch, evaluating the work of recent presidents, and reflecting on how presidential power has evolved. The AP Government class also held a Constitutional Convention simulation and Socratic seminar to compare the original debates to the strengths and weaknesses of today’s government.
Across all schools, Constitution Day provided students with opportunities to connect history to their own lives, reflect on citizenship, and celebrate the principles that continue to shape our democracy! #UMProud
