2026 - the Dream Is Alive

Daksh Ramachandran, Kindergarten, Wells Elementary School

I am the dream

I dream of being an eraser, wiping out the mean and bad behavior. Then I bring kindness back in sight. Dr. King dreamed of Love and Light. I am the dream to make things right.

Myah Myers, Fourth Grade, Thomas Elementary

My Dream

When I was 3 I was inspired. I had a dream that I acquired. There was a gift that I received. An art kit that made me believe.

I had a dream to be a artist. I painted a picture and worked the hardest. The moon was bright, the sky teal. The colors were beautiful it was feeling real.

I have a dream to do what I love. The peace that brings me is like a dove, being creative makes me feel free. My journey started when I was three.

Now in the gallery sits my art. My first self portrait, such a great start. Hail the almighty my dream is happening. I hope my journey so far is inspiring.

Daksh Ramachandran, Kindergarten, Wells Elementary School

I am the dream

I dream of being an eraser, wiping out the mean and bad behavior. Then I bring kindness back in sight. Dr. King dreamed of Love and Light. I am the dream to make things right.

Kiara ShipChandler, First Grade, Centennial Elementary School

Dr. MLK,

Tank you MLK, I love haw you made our world better and kinder so this letter is for you. I know your dream will stay alive. I know some people didn't like your speech  but I think they are wrong. I know your dream will stay alive.

Evan Camp, Fifth Grade, Hedgcoxe Elementary School

 

“I had a dream”, the speech that made history, 

can we still continue it now, it remains a mystery.

But there are still many ways we can help out,

like petitioning things we could do without.

But many people are still suffering today,

and we should stand up for what's not okay.

Like ants on a mound, like cars on a road,

our freedom is wrecked, starting to slow.

It's time to stand up, for what is right,

petition all day, even all night.

 

But we can still help out, just use your heart.

Because we need a lead, we need a start.

Let MLK guide us, show us the way,

we can help out, and save the day.

When times get tough, when days are hard,

let the light take you, show you the stars.

Any time you are stuck in a deep hole,

just remember, freedom is gold.

You can always help out, just like MLK had done,

don't let one problem ruin the fun.

 

Whenever you are outside, hoping to play,

don't let discrimination stand in your way

Because everyone deserves freedom,

and maybe, just maybe, you can eventually lead them.

 

Myah Myers, Fourth Grade, Thomas Elementary School

My Dream

When I was 3 I was inspired. I had a dream that I acquired. There was a gift that I received. An art kit that made me believe.

I had a dream to be a artist. I painted a picture and worked the hardest. The moon was bright, the sky teal. The colors were beautiful it was feeling real.

I have a dream to do what I love. The peace that brings me is like a dove, being creative makes me feel free. My journey started when I was three.

Now in the gallery sits my art. My first self portrait, such a great start. Hail the almighty my dream is happening. I hope my journey so far is inspiring.

Aasritha Cherukumudi, Third Grade, Wells Elementary School

We Are The Dream

We are the dream

When we choose to be kind,

When we help one another,

And keep peace in our mind.

 

We are the dream

When we stand up for what’s right,

When we use our voices

Like a shining bright light.

 

Dr. King had a dream

For a fair, better day –

And we keep it alive

By the things we do and say

 

So I’ll help my friends,

And I’ll care for others too.

We are the dream –

And the dream lives in what we do.

 

D- Doing good things for others

R- Respecting everyone the same

E- Encouraging friends when they’re sad

A- Always choosing kind words

M- Making Dr. King’s dream alive today

 

Claire Vick, Second Grade, Hightower Elementary School

The Dream is Alive

Martin Luther King Jr. had a dream that would make everyone beam. In the world where his dream is alive, children of all colors can give each other a high five. Freedom is the best gift and it can make our hearts lift.

Kiara ShipChandler, First Grade, Centennial Elementary School

Dr. MLK,

Tank you MLK, I love haw you made our world better and kinder so this letter is for you. I know your dream will stay alive. I know some people didn't like your speech  but I think they are wrong. I know your dream will stay alive.

Evan Camp, Fifth Grade, Hedgcoxe Elementary School

 

“I had a dream”, the speech that made history, 

can we still continue it now, it remains a mystery.

But there are still many ways we can help out,

like petitioning things we could do without.

But many people are still suffering today,

and we should stand up for what's not okay.

Like ants on a mound, like cars on a road,

our freedom is wrecked, starting to slow.

It's time to stand up, for what is right,

petition all day, even all night.

 

But we can still help out, just use your heart.

Because we need a lead, we need a start.

Let MLK guide us, show us the way,

we can help out, and save the day.

When times get tough, when days are hard,

let the light take you, show you the stars.

Any time you are stuck in a deep hole,

just remember, freedom is gold.

You can always help out, just like MLK had done,

don't let one problem ruin the fun.

 

Whenever you are outside, hoping to play,

don't let discrimination stand in your way

Because everyone deserves freedom,

and maybe, just maybe, you can eventually lead them.

 

Myah Myers, Fourth Grade, Thomas Elementary School

My Dream

When I was 3 I was inspired. I had a dream that I acquired. There was a gift that I received. An art kit that made me believe.

I had a dream to be a artist. I painted a picture and worked the hardest. The moon was bright, the sky teal. The colors were beautiful it was feeling real.

I have a dream to do what I love. The peace that brings me is like a dove, being creative makes me feel free. My journey started when I was three.

Now in the gallery sits my art. My first self portrait, such a great start. Hail the almighty my dream is happening. I hope my journey so far is inspiring.

Aasritha Cherukumudi, Third Grade, Wells Elementary School

We Are The Dream

We are the dream

When we choose to be kind,

When we help one another,

And keep peace in our mind.

 

We are the dream

When we stand up for what’s right,

When we use our voices

Like a shining bright light.

 

Dr. King had a dream

For a fair, better day –

And we keep it alive

By the things we do and say

 

So I’ll help my friends,

And I’ll care for others too.

We are the dream –

And the dream lives in what we do.

 

D- Doing good things for others

R- Respecting everyone the same

E- Encouraging friends when they’re sad

A- Always choosing kind words

M- Making Dr. King’s dream alive today

 

Claire Vick, Second Grade, Hightower Elementary School

The Dream is Alive

Martin Luther King Jr. had a dream that would make everyone beam. In the world where his dream is alive, children of all colors can give each other a high five. Freedom is the best gift and it can make our hearts lift.

Kiara ShipChandler, First Grade, Centennial Elementary School

Dr. MLK,

Tank you MLK, I love haw you made our world better and kinder so this letter is for you. I know your dream will stay alive. I know some people didn't like your speech  but I think they are wrong. I know your dream will stay alive.

Evan Camp, Fifth Grade, Hedgcoxe Elementary School

 

“I had a dream”, the speech that made history, 

can we still continue it now, it remains a mystery.

But there are still many ways we can help out,

like petitioning things we could do without.

But many people are still suffering today,

and we should stand up for what's not okay.

Like ants on a mound, like cars on a road,

our freedom is wrecked, starting to slow.

It's time to stand up, for what is right,

petition all day, even all night.

 

But we can still help out, just use your heart.

Because we need a lead, we need a start.

Let MLK guide us, show us the way,

we can help out, and save the day.

When times get tough, when days are hard,

let the light take you, show you the stars.

Any time you are stuck in a deep hole,

just remember, freedom is gold.

You can always help out, just like MLK had done,

don't let one problem ruin the fun.

 

Whenever you are outside, hoping to play,

don't let discrimination stand in your way

Because everyone deserves freedom,

and maybe, just maybe, you can eventually lead them.

 

Myah Myers, Fourth Grade, Thomas Elementary School

My Dream

When I was 3 I was inspired. I had a dream that I acquired. There was a gift that I received. An art kit that made me believe.

I had a dream to be a artist. I painted a picture and worked the hardest. The moon was bright, the sky teal. The colors were beautiful it was feeling real.

I have a dream to do what I love. The peace that brings me is like a dove, being creative makes me feel free. My journey started when I was three.

Now in the gallery sits my art. My first self portrait, such a great start. Hail the almighty my dream is happening. I hope my journey so far is inspiring.

Aasritha Cherukumudi, Third Grade, Wells Elementary School

We Are The Dream

We are the dream

When we choose to be kind,

When we help one another,

And keep peace in our mind.

 

We are the dream

When we stand up for what’s right,

When we use our voices

Like a shining bright light.

 

Dr. King had a dream

For a fair, better day –

And we keep it alive

By the things we do and say

 

So I’ll help my friends,

And I’ll care for others too.

We are the dream –

And the dream lives in what we do.

 

D- Doing good things for others

R- Respecting everyone the same

E- Encouraging friends when they’re sad

A- Always choosing kind words

M- Making Dr. King’s dream alive today

 

Claire Vick, Second Grade, Hightower Elementary School

The Dream is Alive

Martin Luther King Jr. had a dream that would make everyone beam. In the world where his dream is alive, children of all colors can give each other a high five. Freedom is the best gift and it can make our hearts lift.

Kiara ShipChandler, First Grade, Centennial Elementary School

Dr. MLK,

Tank you MLK, I love haw you made our world better and kinder so this letter is for you. I know your dream will stay alive. I know some people didn't like your speech  but I think they are wrong. I know your dream will stay alive.

Evan Camp, Fifth Grade, Hedgcoxe Elementary School

 

“I had a dream”, the speech that made history, 

can we still continue it now, it remains a mystery.

But there are still many ways we can help out,

like petitioning things we could do without.

But many people are still suffering today,

and we should stand up for what's not okay.

Like ants on a mound, like cars on a road,

our freedom is wrecked, starting to slow.

It's time to stand up, for what is right,

petition all day, even all night.

 

But we can still help out, just use your heart.

Because we need a lead, we need a start.

Let MLK guide us, show us the way,

we can help out, and save the day.

When times get tough, when days are hard,

let the light take you, show you the stars.

Any time you are stuck in a deep hole,

just remember, freedom is gold.

You can always help out, just like MLK had done,

don't let one problem ruin the fun.

 

Whenever you are outside, hoping to play,

don't let discrimination stand in your way

Because everyone deserves freedom,

and maybe, just maybe, you can eventually lead them.

 

Myah Myers, Fourth Grade, Thomas Elementary School

My Dream

When I was 3 I was inspired. I had a dream that I acquired. There was a gift that I received. An art kit that made me believe.

I had a dream to be a artist. I painted a picture and worked the hardest. The moon was bright, the sky teal. The colors were beautiful it was feeling real.

I have a dream to do what I love. The peace that brings me is like a dove, being creative makes me feel free. My journey started when I was three.

Now in the gallery sits my art. My first self portrait, such a great start. Hail the almighty my dream is happening. I hope my journey so far is inspiring.

Aasritha Cherukumudi, Third Grade, Wells Elementary School

We Are The Dream

We are the dream

When we choose to be kind,

When we help one another,

And keep peace in our mind.

 

We are the dream

When we stand up for what’s right,

When we use our voices

Like a shining bright light.

 

Dr. King had a dream

For a fair, better day –

And we keep it alive

By the things we do and say

 

So I’ll help my friends,

And I’ll care for others too.

We are the dream –

And the dream lives in what we do.

 

D- Doing good things for others

R- Respecting everyone the same

E- Encouraging friends when they’re sad

A- Always choosing kind words

M- Making Dr. King’s dream alive today

 

Claire Vick, Second Grade, Hightower Elementary School

The Dream is Alive

Martin Luther King Jr. had a dream that would make everyone beam. In the world where his dream is alive, children of all colors can give each other a high five. Freedom is the best gift and it can make our hearts lift.

Kiara ShipChandler, First Grade, Centennial Elementary School

Dr. MLK,

Tank you MLK, I love haw you made our world better and kinder so this letter is for you. I know your dream will stay alive. I know some people didn't like your speech  but I think they are wrong. I know your dream will stay alive.