Our core values of ‘Truth, Respect, and Responsibility’ came to life as The Storm King School celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 16, 2023. While most of the nation had the day off, our students spent the day learning about Dr. King’s legacy and participating in multiple service activities.

MLK Day discussion session

The program began with half of the student body attending a discussion session while the other half volunteered for various service activities. After lunch, the groups switched places so all students had the chance to participate in both the discussion and a service activity.

During the discussion sessions, students watched Dr. King’s ‘I Have a Dream Speech’ followed by a documentary about the infamous ‘Children’s March’ in Birmingham, Alabama, on May 2, 1963. After watching the videos, the groups answered questions about the events and how they reflect on social justice issues today. Students and faculty alike were engaged with the materials, many commenting that the exercise helped them learn more about Dr. King’s legacy and the history behind the civil rights movement.

Cleaning the Weight Room

For their half-day of service, students participated in various on and off campus activities. For example, some traveled to the Newburgh Armory to help the staff run a soccer tournament for local children. Other groups of hearty students withstood chilly temperatures in Black Rock Forest to remove an invasive species, the Japanese Barberry, while volunteers at the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum helped with grounds clean-up and construction of new exhibits at the Wildlife Education Center. Other off campus activities included trips to the New Windsor Country Inn, where students visited with senior citizens, and a trip to a local soup kitchen where they helped to organize food prep and storage areas.

SKS Blood Drive