Tucson Unified School District’s Mexican American Student Services Department is celebrating “Mes de la Cultura/ Latinx Heritage Month," observed from September 15 to October 15, 2025.
TUSD’s Mexican American Student Services Department invites the community to join in this year’s celebration! Activities center on our district’s deep commitment to honoring the history, culture, and contributions of the Latinx community. Together, we seek to empower students and families by fostering unity, equity, justice, and cultural pride. Throughout the month, we will highlight the rich traditions, resilience, and achievements that continue to shape and strengthen our schools and community.Mes de la Cultura Opening Ceremony: Monday, September 15 – Pueblo High School Courtyard
Opening Ceremony Scheduled Performances:
- 8:30 am – Welcome by MEChA
- 8:30 - 9:00 am – Mariachi Aztlán & Los Guerreros
- 9:00 - 9:30 am – Calpulli Teoxicalli - Danza Xochipilli Centeotl
- 9:30 - 9:45 am – Pueblo Guitar
- 9:45 - 10:00 am – Pueblo Piano
- 10:00-10:05 am – Pueblo Theatre
- 10:05 - 10:30 am – Mariachi (tentative)
Mes de la Cultura Art Contest: Due by September 26 - Mexican American Student Services Department
Artwork Submission Form
Mes de la Cultura Presentation: Wednesday, September 17 - White ES, 8:00 am
Traditional Dances/Bailes Tradicionales Mes de la Cultura Presentation: Friday, September 19 - Lynn/Urquides ES, 9:15 am
Mes de la Cultura Literacy Night: Tuesday, September 23 - Carrillo ES, 5:00 - 6:30 pm
Mes de la Cultura Presentation: Tuesday, September 23 - Sahuaro HS, 10:30 am
Mes de la Cultura Literacy Night: Thursday, September 25 - Robins K-8, 5:00 - 6:20 pm
Adelante Youth & Parent Leadership Conference: Saturday, September 27 - University of Arizona, 8:30 am - 1:30 pm
Mes de la Cultura Presentation: Monday, September 29 - Pistor MS, 8:45 am in Mrs. Manya's 7th grade class (presenter: Taylor Pacheco)
Latinx Intelligence & Ingenuity Mes de la Cultura Presentation: Tuesday, September 30 - Carrillo ES, 8:30 am
