Jefferson Middle Celebrates PRIDE Month

Jefferson GSA Quilt Featured on National Mall

As World Pride kicks off in Washington, D.C., and Pride Month approaches, Thomas Jefferson Middle School’s Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) was part of a powerful display of unity and visibility.

• The student group created a handmade quilt square that was featured in the American Civil Liberties Union’s “Freedom to Be” installation on the National Mall.
• The campaign highlights “joy, family, and transgender rights” through a national art initiative coordinated by the ACLU.
• Jefferson’s quilt square reflects themes of inclusion, pride and community, designed by GSA students earlier this spring.

The square was displayed alongside hundreds of others from across the country, forming a large-scale quilt installation.

TJMS GSA’s annual Pride Spirit Week

Join us from Monday June 2nd to Friday, June 6th in our Annual Celebration of PRIDE

Monday, wear your pride flag colors! If you’re an ally, wear rainbows.

Tuesday is LGBTQ+ Icons Day, dress up as an LGBTQ+ hero or wear clothes that feature them.

Wednesday is wear YOUR PRIDE day! On this day, wear something that represents something you are proud of, it can be any part of your identity, like your culture or your favorite sport.

Thursday is LGBTQ+ Characters Day, dress up as your favorite LGBTQ+ character or wear something with them on it.

Friday is rainbow day – wear your rainbow gear!