At Harvey Milk Civil Rights Academy, events bring our community together to learn, celebrate, and support one another. Some activities are led by the school, others are organized by the Parent Faculty Club (PFC), and many are part of the greater Castro neighborhood we’re proud to call home. Together, these events strengthen connections between families, staff, students, and the wider community.
Families gathered for our first-ever Math Night in the winter of 2025. Students and families played math games for all ages!
From joyful traditions like our Back-to-School Picnic and Harvey Milk & Cookies new families welcome event, to school-wide celebrations, parent-led fundraisers, and Castro neighborhood gatherings, there’s always something happening that invites families to take part. Whether you’re new to our community or a longtime supporter, we encourage you to join in—your presence helps make our school the vibrant, inclusive place it is.
Highlights
School Events
- Back-to-School Night – Meet teachers and learn about the year ahead.
- Halloween Parade – A beloved school tradition in the Castro.
- Winter Peace Assembly – Reflecting on peace and unity together.
- Black History Dinner & Honor Roll Celebration – Honoring achievement and heritage.
- Literary Itinerary – A week long celebration of reading.
- Annual Talent Show – An event led by the students and staff.
- AAPI Celebration – Honoring Asian American & Pacific Islander heritage.
- Harvey Milk Day – Our annual parade down Castro Street honoring our namesake.
- 4th & 5th Grade Dance – A special evening just for our upper-grade students.
Parent Faculty Club Events & Fundraisers
- Back-to-School Picnic – Kick off the year with food, fun, and community.
- Harvey Milk & Cookies – A warm welcome for incoming families.
- Fall Movie Night – Family-friendly films under the stars.
- Math Night – An evening of math-based fun and games for all grade levels.
- Read-a-thon – A reading challenge and option fundraiser, part of the Literary Itinerary week.
- Drag Show & Auction – A signature PFC fundraiser and celebration for grown-ups and the greater community.
- Spring Carnival – Games, food, and fun for the whole community.
- Community Fundraisers – PFC-led events that support our programs, like our Super Duper night fundraisers, Leadbetter’s Muffin Mondays, and Thanksgiving Bake Sale at Cliff’s Variety.
- Castro Community Events – HMCRA often joins neighborhood celebrations that connect our school with the wider community.
Regular Meetings
- PFC Meetings – Monthly Parent Faculty Club meetings.
- SSC Meetings – School Site Council meetings.
- DEIC Meetings – Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee gatherings.
Check our School Calendar for upcoming dates, and look out for details in the HMCRA weekly newsletter and monthly community newsletter.