Celebrated Tuesday, June 2, 2026 · Prince George's Publick Playhouse
Charter Day Awards Celebration
A Legacy of Liberation
On June 2nd our community filled the Publick Playhouse for the 6th Annual Legends Charter Day Awards Celebration — a night honoring five Legendary Teachers alongside the scholars, staff, and families who make this school what it is. Thank you to everyone who showed up for our educators.
Special thanks to our founding partners
Last year's celebration
5th Annual Recap
The night that set the stage for our 6th. One evening, five legacy awards, and a community that showed up.
About Legends Charter School
Founded June 2019
Legends Charter School was founded on the belief that all students can learn and deserve the opportunity to receive a high-quality education, regardless of their socio-economic background. It is our belief that a student's zip code should not determine a student's access to education. At Legends, we believe in a holistic approach to education and work to provide any and all resources that facilitate student success in the classroom and beyond.
A LEGACY
OF
LIBERATION
A Celebration to Remember
This year, we proudly celebrated the 6th Charter Day of Legends Charter School, honoring our remarkable journey and the impact we've made on more than 900 scholars in Prince George's County. Founded by visionary leaders committed to educational innovation and equity, Legends Charter School reflects the enduring spirit of Brown v. Board of Education, championing opportunity and educational freedom for all students.
The evening featured an award show style program honoring the dedication, innovation, and performance of our exceptional teachers. Guests heard from distinguished speakers exploring the school's impact locally and beyond, and a silent auction benefited student-centered programs and initiatives. The event also recognized the invaluable contributions of AmeriCorps Legends Fellows.
Our thanks go to the funders, partners, and supporters who stood with us in advancing this mission. Their support empowered our students, strengthened academic outcomes, and helped remove barriers to education. Together we honored our founders' legacy and shaped a brighter future for Prince George's County and beyond — and we are already looking ahead to the 7th Annual celebration in 2027.
A LEGACY
OF LIBERATION
Purpose
The 6th Annual celebration evolved into a more dynamic and engaging format — an awards-style program highlighting and honoring the outstanding achievements of our students, staff, and community.
Sponsors are active partners in our story. They are named partners who present awards live on stage, honoring living educators connected to historic legacy leaders. This is how we move from transactional giving to shared stewardship of the future.
Every dollar raised through those partnerships goes directly to:
- Teacher excellence and retention
- Student leadership and achievement
- A thriving, values-aligned school culture
Our Philosophy: From Donations to Partnership
Charter Day is designed as an opportunity to form purposeful partnerships.
Our focus is on building meaningful collaborations, not simply requesting donations.
We invite organizations and individuals to join us as active partners supporting our mission.
Partnership means:
- Investing in people, not just programs
- Publicly aligning with a mission rooted in educational justice
- Being visibly connected to excellence, impact, and legacy
Sponsors are active partners in our story. They are named partners in our story who present the award live on stage.
Each partnership:
- Honors a living educator or student
- Is connected to a historic legacy leader
- Is recognized publicly and meaningfully at the Awards Celebration
This is how we move from transactional giving to shared stewardship of the future.
Humanities
James Baldwin Award for Courageous Teaching & Truth
Honors an educator who teaches with intellectual rigor, cultural awareness, and fearless truth-telling.
Presented by The State of Black Learning · Silver Partner
Student Affairs
Mary Church Terrell Award for Student Advocacy & Leadership
Recognizes excellence in student support, advocacy, and community leadership.
Presented by Equity Now, Inc. · Platinum Partner
Math
Katherine Johnson Award for Academic Precision & Excellence
Honors exceptional data-driven instruction and commitment to student mastery.
Presented by CM Strategies · Silver Partner
Science
Ellen Ochoa Award for Scientific Curiosity & Innovation
Recognizes innovative teaching that inspires inquiry, exploration, and excellence.
Presented by KenectEd by NetAesthetics · Silver Partner
ELA
Pura Belpré Award for Literacy & Liberation
Celebrates an educator advancing literacy as a tool for identity, voice, and freedom.
Presented by Legends Parent Organization · Gold Partner
Looking ahead to 2027
PARTNERSHIP
OPPORTUNITIES
Every category at the 6th Annual celebration was carried by a partner who stood on that stage with our educators. Planning for the 7th Annual Legends Charter Day Awards Celebration is underway. The date, venue, and partnership levels will be announced here — tell us you'd like to be part of it and we'll reach out first.
Each partner honors ONE award category, at one of three levels:
Platinum, Gold, Silver
Legendary
Platinum
Sponsor
Presenting Level
Legendary Platinum Sponsors are the face of the event. As a top-tier sponsor, you'll enjoy unparalleled visibility, prestige, and a wide range of exclusive benefits that position your organization and brand as a leading advocate for educational equity, innovation, and excellence within our community.
- ▸ Present the MVP Teacher Awards on stage
- ▸ Top-tier visibility across all event materials
- ▸ Premium recognition and branding
- ▸ Entry for 8 people into the event
Legendary
Gold
Sponsor
Award Level
Our VIP Legendary Gold Sponsors have the unique opportunity to directly support and celebrate an outstanding educator by sponsoring one of our exemplary teacher awards.
- ▸ Sponsor one of the five Legendary Teacher Awards
- ▸ Honor of presenting the award on stage
- ▸ VIP recognition throughout the event
- ▸ Entry for 8 people into the event
Legendary
Silver
Sponsor
Community Level
As a Legendary Silver Sponsor, your support honors a teacher whose dedication, innovation, and performance have made a meaningful impact on students and the school community.
- ▸ Entry for 8 people into the event
- ▸ Recognition in event program
Award Categories:
Humanities · Student Affairs · Math · Science · ELA
Charter Day 2026 Partners
The leaders investing in liberation.
These organizations have stepped forward to sponsor a Legacy Award, fund educator seats, and stand publicly with the mission of Legends Charter School.
Platinum Partner
Equity Now, Inc.
Presenting the Mary Church Terrell Award for Student Advocacy & Leadership
As our Platinum Partner, Equity Now ensures that the educators who champion student advocacy and leadership are celebrated at the highest level.
Gold Partner
Legends Parent Organization
Presenting the Pura Belpré Award for Literacy & Liberation
The Legends Parent Organization brings the voice of our families to Charter Day, sponsoring the award that celebrates literacy as a tool for identity, voice, and freedom.
Silver Partner · Humanities
The State of Black Learning
James Baldwin Award
Silver Partner · Math
CM Strategies
Katherine Johnson Award
Silver Partner · Science
Educational technology partner
KenectEd by NetAesthetics
Ellen Ochoa Award
KenectEd is an AI-native K-12 learning management system designed for charter schools, public schools, and districts serving underserved communities. Built compliance-first (FERPA, COPPA, Georgia SB 89), KenectEd treats community trust as the platform's defensible moat. Built by educators. Piloted at Legends Public Charter School in Maryland.
Visit KenectEdPowered by NetAestheticsCommunity Silver Sponsors
Charter Day Silver Sponsor
Ascent Advisory Group
Charter Day Silver Sponsor
Extended ERP
Charter Day Silver Sponsor
Kulture Konnect ENT
Every award category had a founding partner on that stage. Thank you for standing with our educators.
6 Years · 5 Legendary Teacher Awards
Be a named partner in the next chapter.
The 6th Annual Legends Charter Day Awards Celebration is behind us, and planning for the 7th Annual Legends Charter Day Awards Celebration has begun. Partners present awards live on stage, honoring the educators shaping 900+ scholars. Tell us you're interested and we'll be in touch as soon as details are set.
Speak with our team
Pamela Boyd
Events & Development
For sponsorship questions, custom partnerships, or to request the full prospectus.
With Deepest Gratitude
Special thanks to our Charter Day 2026 partners.
Platinum Partner
Gold Partner
Silver Partner
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