Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary Celebrating Namesake
Tuesday, January 9th, 2024
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School is hosting its first ever weeklong commemoration of its namesake, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Events are being coordinated with the support of MLK’s PTO. Members of the media are invited to attend.
Events include the first ML5K Fun Run on Thursday, January 18, at 1 p.m. This race will serve as a fundraiser and will be held at the school, located adjacent to 1301 Shurling Drive. All students and parents of the Bibb County School District are invited to participate.
The week will culminate with an Eastside zone parade involving students and staff from Northeast High School, Appling Middle School, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School, Burdell-Hunt Magnet School and Bernd Elementary School on Friday, January 19, at 11:30 a.m. Neighbors and parents are invited to watch the parade, which will include bands, cheerleaders, clubs, organizations, and more.