Anoka-Hennepin schools celebrate Veterans Day with programs, learning opportunities
The week of Nov. 6, all schools in the Anoka-Hennepin School District held Veterans Day events or educational opportunities aimed at learning about and honoring those who have served or who are serving in the military.
Every school in the district recognized Veterans Day in some meaningful way, from all-school assemblies to flag raising ceremonies to special lessons or veteran-speakers to come to class and discuss the importance of the day.
Check out the district-wide photo collection from events in the schools this year. Photos are submitted by the schools, and is not comprehensive.
Among the highlights of this year's events: at Blaine High School, Sen. Amy Klobuchar was joined by KARE-11 meteorologist Belinda Jensen for an all-school assembly; Andover High School hosted Rep. Tom Emmer for their all-school event; and many other schools hosted parents, grandparents and community members who are also veterans for recognition events.
History
Veterans Day is always observed officially on Nov 11, regardless of the day of the week on which it falls, and marks the anniversary of the day World War I formally ended — at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918.
The United States previously observed the day as Armistice Day, but the U.S. holiday was renamed Veterans Day in 1954, and is now the day we country honors persons who served in the United States Armed Forces.
The Anoka-Hennepin School District would like to thank all of our veterans and their families for their service and dedication.