Wah Mei In Sunset Celebrates Golden Anniversary
Wah Mei, San Francisco's first dual language daycare center, celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. The school has a long history of serving teenagers and children, with locations in the downtown, financial and sunset districts. It has approximately 80 full-time and part-time faculty and staff, serving more than 500 students.
APA Heritage Award
"Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is not only an opportunity for the Asian and Pacific Islander community to share stories and history, but also an opportunity to build bridges, make connections, and learn from each other. This is an unprecedented opportunity, when Asian and Pacific Islander cultural activities will be at the forefront At the forefront. As we celebrate, it is also a time to reflect on the anti-Asian hatred and efforts to protect our Asian elders and bring our communities closer together.
SF Mayor London Breed Announces Jan 17 as Wah Mei day
Mayor London Breed was also on hand to proclaim Jan. 17, 2024, as “Wah Mei Day” and offer her remarks.
“Today’s celebration of its 50th anniversary and the open house truly demonstrate the foresight of those who came before us and planted the seeds for the future of our children,” Breed said. “I applaud Wah Mei School’s current leaders who continue to plant even more seeds for the growth and development of our children, families, the neighborhoods they serve and our City. San Francisco is committed to supporting their work and all early educators through our measures, resources and initiatives. We take this valuable opportunity to honor this institution’s endless dedication to serving and providing a supportive community for all San Franciscans.”