Carter G. Woodson, the son of former slave, became known as the “Father of Black history,” when he launched Negro History Week in 1926. The goal was to encourage the integration of the Black experience into the nation's communities and public schools. After 50 years of resistance, this initiative expanded into Black History Month and, in 1976, Congress officially designated February as National Black History Month. Today we continue to follow Mr. Woodson’s lead by celebrating and promoting the history, culture and foundational achievements and innovations of Black Americans. This month, let’s celebrate and honor Carter G. Woodson and all those who have come before us.
For More Information:
Library of Congress - Blackhistorymonth.gov
National Geographic - Why is February is Black History Month?
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History & Culture - Celebrate Black History Month
The Association for the Study of African American Life and History - Origins of BHM & 2025 Theme: African Americans and Labor
School Day hours- Between the hours of 8:40am and 3:00pm students are expected to follow their class schedules in Skyward. Any time a student is in the hallways during designated class time they MUST have an appropriate pass and approval from a Horizons staff member.
Arrival-
Mornings are busy. Please plan to have your student here with enough time to be in the classroom and be prepared when the beginning bell rings at 8:40am.
The cafeteria serves breakfast until 8:30am. Please make timing arrangements so students can get breakfast and be in the classroom at 8:40am.
If a student arrives at school after 8:40, they need to go through office so we can record their presence.
Throughout the day
OPEN LUNCH--Open lunch is only available for Seniors. They must have an open lunch form signed by a parent/guardian. Any violation of the open lunch expectations including arriving late from lunch may result in their open lunch privileges being revoked. Students may leave for open lunch at 11:40 and MUST return by 12:15.
Food purchased off campus--Food purchased off campus during open lunch must be consumed before coming back into the school building. No outside food and beverage are allowed back in the building.
Food Delivery Services--We will not accept meals delivered by paid delivery services during the school day for students. These deliveries will be refused.
Leaving Early--We are committed to learning bell to bell. This is not just for individual class times throughout the day, but also at the end of the day. Please try to schedule appointments outside the school day and keep your students here up until 3:00.
Reporting Absences--A parent or guardian can call the attendance line (913-993-9512) anytime day or night to report an absence.
- Requesting Early Release--A parent/guardian must call the front office at 913-993-9500 with a request for early release.
- Extended Absences--If your student will miss more than three (3) consecutive days of school, a parent or guardian must submit this completed form five (5) days prior to the absence.
To drive and park at Horizons:
- You must fill out a vehicle registration form and turn it into the office
- You must pay $20 for a parking pass
- You must have the parking permit displayed in the windshield of your vehicle.
- Student parking is only allowed in the lower lot located off Lamar. (The upper lot is for staff parking only. Student vehicles parked in staff lot may be ticketed).