Schools will be closed on Mon., Nov. 12 in observance of Veterans Day.
BATTLE GROUND — Battle Ground Public Schools’ students and staff will honor veterans during school events, including assemblies and a panel for high school students. Community members and veterans are invited to attend.
Schools will be closed on Mon., Nov. 12 in observance of Veterans Day.
Events will be held at:
Primary Schools
Captain Strong: The school will be hosting a breakfast for veterans at 8:40 a.m. on Fri., Nov. 9 and then holding a school-wide assembly at 9:30 a.m. following the breakfast.
Daybreak Primary: Assembly on Fri., Nov. 9 at 10:15 a.m. Primary students will sing songs in honor of veterans.
Glenwood Heights Primary: Assemblies on Wed., Nov. 14 at 1:50 p.m. and 2:50 p.m. Both assemblies will feature the school’s Cubby Choir, and the Prairie High School Air Force JROTC will present the Colors as well as perform a rifle routine. Veterans who attend will be honored.
Maple Grove: Assembly on Fri., Nov. 9 at 10 a.m. in the gym.
Pleasant Valley Primary: Assemblies on Thu., Nov. 8 and Fri., Nov. 9 at 9:30 a.m. in the middle school gym. Light refreshments will be available.
Yacolt Primary: On Tue., Nov. 6, choir students will perform at a pair of assemblies in the school gym. The first is a school-wide assembly at 9:45 a.m., and a performance for parents will be at 6 p.m.
Middle Schools
Chief Umtuch Middle: Assembly on Fri., Nov. 9 at 10 a.m. in the commons where the school band will perform.
Daybreak Middle: Assembly on Fri., Nov. 9 at 9:10 a.m. The Battle Ground High School Color Guard will present the flags. All Veterans in attendance will be recognized for their service.
Laurin Middle: Assembly on Fri., Nov. 9 at 11 a.m. in the gym.
Pleasant Valley Middle: Assemblies on Thu., Nov. 8 and Fri., Nov. 9 at 9:30 a.m. in the middle school gym. Light refreshments will be available.
Tukes Valley Middle: Assembly on Fri., Nov. 9, at 9:30 a.m. All Veterans and their families are welcome to attend.
High Schools
Battle Ground High School: Veterans Day panel for students on Thu., Nov. 8 and Fri., Nov. 9 in the library. Hosted by the Air Force Junior ROTC and the Social Studies department, the panels will comprise veterans from all military branches and be representative of several different eras. The panelists will make a short biographical presentation to each class period throughout the day, and the invited classes will have an opportunity to ask questions of the panelists.
Prairie High School: Assembly on Tue., Nov. 13 at 9:45 a.m. in the auditorium. The Prairie High School Air Force JROTC will be presenting.
Information provided by Battle Ground Public Schools.
