April 23: Day of Silence
May 22: Harvey Milk Day
June: LGBTQ+ Pride Month
June 6: Santa Cruz Pride
October: LGBTQ+ History Month
Check out lgbthistorymonth.com to learn more about famous LGBTQ+ people.
Also visit the Santa Cruz County Office of Education's LGBTQ+ History Month Challenge page!
October 5-9: GLSEN Solidarity Week
October 10: Queer, Trans & Allied Student Virtual Summit of the Central Coast
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Understanding Gender Parent and Educator Summit
October 11: National Coming Out Day
October 21: International Pronouns Day
November: Transgender Awareness Month
November 20: Trans Day of Remembrance
LGBTQ Students
PVUSD is committed to supporting students of all sexual orientations and gender identities. Our district understands that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning students are at higher risk for bias-based bullying and suicide, and may not have support at home. It is crucial that schools provide safety and support for all LGBTQ+ students.
Every PVUSD school site is encouraged to host a GSA (Gay Straight Alliance/Genders and Sexualities Alliance), QSA (Queer Straight Alliance), or equivalent club for students. These clubs offer LGBTQ+ and ally students important support, validation, safety, and the opportunity to be school leaders and educate their school communities about diversity.
Currently, GSA/QSA clubs exist at almost every PVUSD high school and middle school, and one elementary school.
Aptos High School Rainbow Alliance
Watsonville Charter School of the Arts GSA and GSA Junior
Cesar Chavez Middle School GSA
EA Hall Middle School Diversity Club
Pajaro Middle School
Rolling Hills Middle School
Watsonville High School SAGA Club
