King Zulu 2023 to Visit Hynes Charter School-UNO in Celebration of Black History Month

King’s grandson 2nd grader at Hynes-UNO

WHAT:      Nick Spears, King Zulu 2023 and grandfather of Hynes-UNO 2nd grader Marley, will visit the school and present a Show and Tell of artifacts related to the Krewe of Zulu. The visit is part of Hynes-UNO’s Black History Month celebration.

WHEN:      Wednesday, February 15th at 1:30PM

WHERE:    Hynes-UNO

                  6101 Chatham Dr.

New Orleans, LA 70122

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Hynes Charter Schools are some of the highest demand, non-selective admissions elementary schools in Orleans Parish. Hynes offers a challenging academic curriculum that includes a progressive literacy program; gifted and talented courses, physical education and enrichment classes such as art, instrumental music, vocal music, library and theater. Art and social-emotional learning are integrated throughout the curriculum. In addition, Hynes offers a French Immersion program at two campuses. Hynes is proud of the collaborative culture that it fosters with distributed leadership and shared decision-making. Hynes has identified five core elements that drive its success: 1.) student centered instruction, 2.) an inclusive and positive school culture, 3.) tailored enrichment opportunities for students, 4.) an invested and committed community and 5.) having a sustainable organization.