Lake County Schools plans Unity Day participation on October 21
Lake County Schools says it will mark Unity Day on October 21 as part of an October bullying-prevention initiative supported by the MIKE Endowment.
What the record says
Lake County Schools says it will join communities nationwide in wearing orange for Unity Day on Wednesday, October 21, to support students who experience bullying and promote kindness, acceptance and inclusion. The district described the plan in an October 1 announcement about its Fields of Kindness initiative. With funding from the MIKE Endowment, 20 selected schools are to plant 200 colored flags each to represent bullying prevention, suicide awareness and mental health awareness. Students are also invited to add messages of encouragement, support and tribute to the backs of the flags.
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Practical next step
Families can consult their school for local Unity Day activities and participation details.
Limits and what is not established
The source was published October 1 and describes planned participation on October 21. It does not establish that all flag installations are complete, require every student to wear orange, or demonstrate measured health or bullying-prevention outcomes.
Sources checked October 20, 2026. Later notices may change instructions or arrangements.
Original sources
Lake County Schools: original information