There are some key dates that happen each month that LPS would like to recognize either because the date(s) pertain to education, to education professionals working in our schools and facilities, to a group of people in our school community, or to raise awareness about an important issue.

Please check back throughout the month as we will continue to publish relevant content to this story!

October’s Key Dates

• National Principals Month (#ThankaPrincipal)
• National Disability Employment Awareness Month
• Down Syndrome Awareness Month
• Dyslexia Awareness Month
• Careers in Construction Month
• Emotional Intelligence Awareness Month
• National Bullying Prevention Month
• October 2: National Custodian Appreciation Day
• October 2: Child Health Day
• October 5: World Teachers’ Day
• October 6: National Instructional Coach Appreciation Day
• October 6: Manufacturing Day
• October 8: Fire Prevention Week begins (Sept. 8-14)
• October 9: Indigenous Peoples Day/Columbus Day/Cabrini Day (Colorado)
• October 9–13: Classified Employees' Week (LPS) and National School Lunch Week
• October 10: World Mental Health Day
• October 16: National Boss’ Day
• October 16: National School Bus Safety Week begins (Oct. 16-20)
• October 18: Unity Day/Stop Bullying Day
• October 23: Red Ribbon Week/Drug-Free America Week begins (Oct. 23-31)
• October 28: National First Responders Day