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Onyx Parent Group

Purpose

The Onyx Parent Group focuses on the needs of diversity, equity and inclusion and its impact on Black and Brown students at
St. Joseph's Prep.

Onyx meets regularly between September and June. All are welcome to attend.

Mission

Work collaboratively with the school administration, Board, Faculty and Staff, and Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to support initiatives including but not limited to:

Increasing culturally responsive curriculum
Increase representation of instructional staff
Increase representation in student body
Ensure quality on-going DEI training and professional development for all constituencies.

Connect prospective and current students, families, and alumni of color to create and maintain community.

FALL 2022 EVENTS

College Tour-Howard University 09/23

Prep Family Talks-Monthly

Football Tailgate-Prep vs. Roman Catholic 10/28

Quizzo Night partnering with the Mothers’ Club-11/03

Virtual Meeting-12/07

SPRING 2023 EVENTS

Diner en Noir
Saturday, May 6
Prep Plaza at 6 p.m.
Register below

Bakari Awards
Friday, June 2 in the evening
McKernan Family Lobby and Cape & Sword Theatre