Abilene ISD Honors Veterans With a Variety of Programs

There is no shortage of Veterans Day programs and observances this year in Abilene ISD. Here is a roundup of notable events planned from Nov. 10 – 14.

Thomas Elementary School Thursday, Nov. 9 2:00 & 6:30 p.m.

Fifth graders and the Thomas Texan Singers choir will present “A Salute to Our Veterans” with a medley of the military service songs and more. Veterans or active service military personnel are invited, and letters written by students thanking them for the service will be given to those in attendance.

Ortiz Elementary School Thursday, Nov. 9 6:30 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 10 1:30 p.m.

Veterans will be the special honored guests for two Veterans Day shows featuring Ortiz students in the school’s cafeteria.

Bassetti Elementary School Friday, Nov. 10 8:00 a.m.

The Bassetti Bears are having their traditional parade through the halls followed by a patriotic musical program presented by 4^th and 5^th graders. The parade starts shortly after 8:00 a.m. followed by the program at 8:30.

Madison Middle School Friday, Nov. 10 9:30 a.m.

The district’s largest Veterans Day program is the annual “Salute to Our Veterans” assembly in the Madison gymnasium. The patriotic program will include the Cooper High JrROTC cadets, special remarks by active service members from Dyess Air Force Base and the U.S. Marines, an American flag display created by a Madison art class and special music by Madison bands, choirs, orchestras and bell choir. A donation will also be presented to the local Disabled American Veterans organization from funds raised with the sale of Veterans Day t-shirts, featuring the winning design by 7^th grader Joshua Thompson.

Taylor Elementary School Friday, Nov. 10 11 a.m.

The “Voice of Taylor” choir is singing at the Abilene Christian University chapel service at 11 a.m. at Moody Coliseum. Following chapel will be a performance in ACU’s The Bean.

Dyess Elementary School Friday, Nov. 10 1:15 p.m.

Fifth Graders will honor veterans with a program entitled “We Will Not Forget” at Lyndale Abilene Senior Living Center (formerly Royal Estates of Abilene). Veterans in the Abilene area are invited to join the residents as the students honor them for their service to our country.

Martinez Elementary School Friday, Nov. 10 1:30 p.m.

Each grade level will sing for veterans in attendance, and the entire school will join in for a number accompanied with sign language. After a demonstration of the significance of the missing soldier, students will give veterans a handmade “Thank You” card.