Special observances were designed for the purpose of providing cultural awareness. Commemorative activities conducted for these observances are education related. District 214 has designated special observances for the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.; Black History; Women's History; American Arab Heritage, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBTQIA+) equal rights; Jewish American Heritage, Asian American and Pacific Island Americans Heritage; Pride Month, Juneteenth, Hispanic American Heritage; People with Disabilities; and American Indian/Alaskan Native Heritage.