06/19/2026
Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 when the last enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, learned they were free, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. It's a day to celebrate freedom, honor African American history and reflect on the work still needed to build communities where every person has the opportunity to belong and thrive.
As a school community, we believe students grow when they learn the full story of our shared history. Juneteenth reminds us that the promise of freedom is something we continue to carry forward in how we teach and learn together.
At Wheatland, we remain committed to creating a school where every student feels supported and proud of who they are.
We wish our Wheatland families and community a meaningful Juneteenth!