Tuesday, June 2, 2026 · 6:00 PM · Prince George's Publick Playhouse
Charter Day Awards Celebration
A Legacy of Liberation
The 6th Annual Legends Charter Day Awards Celebration — an awards-style program honoring the outstanding achievements of our students, staff, and community. Five Legendary Teacher Awards. Eleven partnership seats remain.
Special thanks to our founding partners
Last year's celebration
5th Annual Recap
See 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 celebrate 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 will feature an exciting new award show style program honoring the dedication, innovation, and performance of our exceptional teachers. Guests will also enjoy distinguished speakers exploring the school's impact locally and beyond, along with a silent auction benefiting student-centered programs and initiatives. The event will also recognize the invaluable contributions of AmeriCorps Legends Fellows.
We invite funders, partners, and supporters to join us in advancing our mission. With eleven partnership seats remaining across Platinum, Gold, and Silver, this is your opportunity to invest in educational excellence. Your support empowers our students, strengthens academic outcomes, and helps remove barriers to education. Together, we can honor our founders' legacy and shape a brighter future for Prince George's County and beyond.
A LEGACY
OF LIBERATION
Purpose
This year's celebration has evolved into a more dynamic and engaging format. The 6th Annual Legends Charter Day Awards Celebration is 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.
Our goal is to raise $50,000 through strategic partnerships that directly support:
- 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.
Sponsor levels available: Platinum, Gold, Silver
Student Affairs
Mary Church Terrell Award for Student Advocacy & Leadership
Recognizes excellence in student support, advocacy, and community leadership.
Sponsor levels available: Platinum, Gold, Silver
Math
Katherine Johnson Award for Academic Precision & Excellence
Honors exceptional data-driven instruction and commitment to student mastery.
Sponsor levels available: Platinum, Gold, Silver
Science
Ellen Ochoa Award for Scientific Curiosity & Innovation
Recognizes innovative teaching that inspires inquiry, exploration, and excellence.
Sponsor levels available: Platinum, Gold, Silver
ELA
Pura Belpré Award for Literacy & Liberation
Celebrates an educator advancing literacy as a tool for identity, voice, and freedom.
Sponsor levels available: Platinum, Gold, Silver
SPONSORSHIP
OPPORTUNITIES
We look forward to you and your organization helping make this special occasion a memorable one. Sponsorships are designed to promote your company or organization to our robust audience. We know this event will be successful and we look forward to you supporting our students and their education.
Sponsors can select from ONE award category to honor. Each award category will have one of the following sponsorships:
Platinum, Gold, Silver
Legendary
Platinum
Sponsor
$10,000
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
$5,000
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
$1,200
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 has a founding partner. Platinum and Gold seats remain in each. Will your name be next?
11 Slots Remain · 5 Legendary Teacher Awards
Become a named partner in our story.
Join us Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 6:00 PM for the 6th Annual Legends Charter Day Awards Celebration. Sponsors present awards live on stage, honoring educators shaping 900+ scholars.
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.
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