Students Mark Veterans Day with Creative Projects and Events
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National Heritage Academies schools came together to mark Veterans Day with a variety of projects and events, honoring veterans and celebrating their service. From gratitude letters to school-wide assemblies, each school found its own way to show appreciation for the sacrifices made by these men and women. Here’s a look at how some schools observed the day.
Summerfield Charter Academy
At Summerfield Charter Academy, fifth graders led a special gratitude project as part of their November Moral Focus theme. Leading up to Veterans Day, students wrote personalized thank-you notes to veterans, recognizing their service and dedication. Families were encouraged to submit names of veterans they knew, so these veterans could receive a personal note directly from a student. This project offered students a meaningful way to connect with veterans in their community and express their appreciation.
Students at Summerfield Charter Academy wrote personalized letters to express their thanks to veterans.
Plymouth Scholars
At Plymouth Scholars, students marked Veterans Day with patriotic decorations and wore red, white, and blue bracelets, which were also shared with families. During the assembly, students held posters for each military branch as Veterans stood for their branch’s song. The band played The Star-Spangled Banner, and the choir sang “Thank You, Military.” Afterward, middle schoolers placed flags outside, and Veterans and their families enjoyed breakfast with student-made cards and a tribute to fallen heroes.
Students at Plymouth Scholars decorated cards to share with veterans.
Landmark Academy at Reunion
At Landmark Academy at Reunion, the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) organized a memorable Veterans Day assembly. Students dressed in red, white, and blue to honor veterans, first responders, and other heroes. Younger students created colorful artwork and thank-you notes, while older students wrote letters. These messages were sent to deployed troops, new recruits, and wounded heroes, spreading messages of gratitude far beyond the school community.
Around 50 veterans were honored by students at Landmark Academy's assembly.
Sky Ranch Academy
Sky Ranch Academy marked Veterans Day with an assembly and a Veterans Day walk. During the assembly, students reflected on the veterans’ bravery and sacrifice. Later, they took part in a symbolic walk to honor their service.
Students held a special Veterans Day walk and here able to honor their fifth-grade teacher, Steve Seitz.
Excel Charter Academy
At Excel Charter Academy, students, staff, and dozens of local veterans gathered for a special assembly. Students shared essays filled with personal stories, poems, and reflections on what Veterans Day means to them. Following the assembly, veterans visited classrooms to share their stories.
Quest Charter Academy brought families and students together for a Veterans Day assembly. The event featured red, white, and blue gift bags as tokens of appreciation, uniting the school community in gratitude. Families joined the assembly, uniting the school community in a meaningful way.
Many family members joined in the events at Quest Charter Academy.
Queen’s Grant Community School
At Queen’s Grant Community School, students and staff gathered for a school-wide Veterans Day program. Elementary scholars performed a song to honor veterans, while middle school students spoke about the significance of the day. For the first time, the event was live-streamed, allowing families who couldn’t attend in person to participate virtually. Teachers and students watched the program together in their classrooms, making this a school-wide effort to honor veterans.
Fourth-grade students at Queen’s Grant singing the song “Thank You Military.”
About National Heritage Academies
National Heritage Academies (NHA) is a network of more than 100 tuition-free, public charter schools across nine states, serving more than 65,000 students in kindergarten through 12th grade. For more information, visit nhaschools.com.
Summerfield Charter Academy
At Summerfield Charter Academy, fifth graders led a special gratitude project as part of their November Moral Focus theme. Leading up to Veterans Day, students wrote personalized thank-you notes to veterans, recognizing their service and dedication. Families were encouraged to submit names of veterans they knew, so these veterans could receive a personal note directly from a student. This project offered students a meaningful way to connect with veterans in their community and express their appreciation.
Students at Summerfield Charter Academy wrote personalized letters to express their thanks to veterans.
Plymouth Scholars
At Plymouth Scholars, students marked Veterans Day with patriotic decorations and wore red, white, and blue bracelets, which were also shared with families. During the assembly, students held posters for each military branch as Veterans stood for their branch’s song. The band played The Star-Spangled Banner, and the choir sang “Thank You, Military.” Afterward, middle schoolers placed flags outside, and Veterans and their families enjoyed breakfast with student-made cards and a tribute to fallen heroes.
Students at Plymouth Scholars decorated cards to share with veterans.
Landmark Academy at Reunion
At Landmark Academy at Reunion, the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) organized a memorable Veterans Day assembly. Students dressed in red, white, and blue to honor veterans, first responders, and other heroes. Younger students created colorful artwork and thank-you notes, while older students wrote letters. These messages were sent to deployed troops, new recruits, and wounded heroes, spreading messages of gratitude far beyond the school community.
Around 50 veterans were honored by students at Landmark Academy's assembly.
Sky Ranch Academy
Sky Ranch Academy marked Veterans Day with an assembly and a Veterans Day walk. During the assembly, students reflected on the veterans’ bravery and sacrifice. Later, they took part in a symbolic walk to honor their service.
Students held a special Veterans Day walk and here able to honor their fifth-grade teacher, Steve Seitz.
Excel Charter Academy
At Excel Charter Academy, students, staff, and dozens of local veterans gathered for a special assembly. Students shared essays filled with personal stories, poems, and reflections on what Veterans Day means to them. Following the assembly, veterans visited classrooms to share their stories.
Dozens of local veterans attended the event at Excel Charter Academy.
Quest Charter Academy Quest Charter Academy brought families and students together for a Veterans Day assembly. The event featured red, white, and blue gift bags as tokens of appreciation, uniting the school community in gratitude. Families joined the assembly, uniting the school community in a meaningful way.
Many family members joined in the events at Quest Charter Academy.
Queen’s Grant Community School
At Queen’s Grant Community School, students and staff gathered for a school-wide Veterans Day program. Elementary scholars performed a song to honor veterans, while middle school students spoke about the significance of the day. For the first time, the event was live-streamed, allowing families who couldn’t attend in person to participate virtually. Teachers and students watched the program together in their classrooms, making this a school-wide effort to honor veterans.
Fourth-grade students at Queen’s Grant singing the song “Thank You Military.”
About National Heritage Academies
National Heritage Academies (NHA) is a network of more than 100 tuition-free, public charter schools across nine states, serving more than 65,000 students in kindergarten through 12th grade. For more information, visit nhaschools.com.