Harkins Middle School will be celebrating Spirit Day on Thursday October 16th by wearing purple to stand up to bullying and support Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning (LGBTQ) youth. Spirit day has become an international event.  Observed annually since 2010, individuals, schools, organizations, corporations and public figures wear purple, which symbolizes "spirit" on the rainbow flag.  Don't forget to wear purple on Thursday!