Districtwide, Grain Valley Schools will honor, observe, and celebrate the brave individuals who have, or currently are serving our nation. Veterans Day is November 11, and schools across the district have made plans to recognize the sacrifice of our nation's veterans.
Matthews Elementary – Veterans Day Assembly
On November 11, Matthews Elementary will honor veterans and highlight their school community with two Veterans Day Assemblies at 9:10 a.m. (grades 3-5) and 9:30 a.m. (grades K-2). These assemblies will include a slideshow of veterans submitted by students and staff.
Prairie Branch Elementary – Veterans Day Celebration
At Prairie Branch Elementary, veterans will be honored on Monday, November 11th at 3:00 p.m. The 3rd Grade Choir presents our Veterans Day assembly, "We Honor You," for the school and the public.
Sni-A-Bar Elementary – Veterans Day Assembly
Students and staff at Sni-A-Bar Elementary will gather together for a Veterans Day Assembly. The assembly will begin at 2:30 p.m. in the gymnasium, and the Sni-A-Bar Honor Choir will perform. An art display honoring veterans will be displayed beginning November 11.
Stony Point Elementary – Veterans Day Assembly
At Stony Point Elementary, students are writing letters that will be delivered to veterans in the Grain Valley community. On November 11 at 2:30 p.m. students and staff will join together in the gymnasium for an assembly. Veteran relatives of Stony Point students are invited to attend and can join for cookies and refreshments after the assembly.
Grain Valley North Middle School – Veterans Day Wall of Honor
North Middle School will display a Wall of Honor in the NMS commons beginning Wednesday, November 5. Families can submit pictures and information about their military veterans and active duty service members
on this form. A presentation will be shared with students and staff during SOAR to commemorate Veterans Day.
Grain Valley South Middle School – Veterans Day Breakfast
Grain Valley South Middle School will host a Veterans Day breakfast from 7:15-8:00 a.m. on November 11. South students are asked to invite veterans and/or active-duty military personnel in their lives to join them for the breakfast.
Grain Valley High School – Veterans Day Wall of Honor
GVHS is proud to display the 11th annual Veterans Wall. The National Honor Society will collect pictures of veterans who are family members who have served. GVHS will also create a Veterans Day video that will premiere during second block. "Taps" will be played along with a moment of silence.
