Thursday, October 27, 2016

Springfield schools plan Veterans Day ceremonies

(From Springfield Public Schools)

Across Springfield Public Schools, students and staff will honor veterans in recognition of Veterans Day. Several schools will host formal events in recognition of members past and present of the armed forces.

  • Cherokee Middle School will hosts its annual schoolwide Veterans Day assembly at 8:15 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11, in the Cherokee gymnasium. The assembly will feature student performances. Plus, flags will be placed lining the perimeter of the school's front entrance. The public is invited to attend.
  • Delaware Elementary School will host the Army 135th Division Band to play a short concert for its students. The performance will begin at 3:15 p.m., shortly before the bell rings for the day. In addition, the school will showcase its students during its Annual Veterans Day Performance at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, at Westminster Presbyterian Church. All veterans are invited to attend the performance.
  • Hillcrest High School JROTC Color Guard will march in the Springfield Veterans Parade on Saturday, Nov. 5.
  • Parkview High School will host a special Veterans Day assembly at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 10. The special programs features performances by the Parkview Viking Band, Choir, Orchestra, members of student council and a video presentation. Guests of honor include representatives from each branch of the military as well as a keynote speaker, Lieutenant General Marc E. Rogers, USAF Retired. The public is invited to attend.
  • Reed Academy will host a formal Veterans Day assembly on the morning of Friday, Nov. 11. The school will honor veterans in attendance with special student performances. The student-led assembly will honor current and retired members of the armed forces.

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