Delaware students honor veterans tonight 

Event:  Veterans Day Celebration and Performance

Where and When:  Westminster Church, 1551 E. Portland St., Thursday, Nov. 8, 6 p.m.

Why:  Delaware Elementary School fourth- and fifth-graders will honor the community's veterans with a special celebration of song and service. Every branch of the military will be honored during the performance.

Interview Opportunity:  Stephanie Young, principal

Veterans Day Assembly

Event:  Robberson Community School Veterans Day Assembly

Where and When:  1100 E. Kearney St., Friday, Nov. 9, 1 p.m.

Why:  The Army woodwind ensemble from the 135th division will perform. Senator Bob Dixon will be the speaker, guest veterans will be introduced, and the entire student body will sing and sign the song "Proud to be an American."

Interview Opportunity:  Dr. Kevin Huffman, principal

Students and parents interested in participating in WOLF, Academy of Exploration and Health Sciences Academy @ Mercy may apply for placement now through Nov. 30.  Learn more.

Springfield Public Schools (SPS) is Missouri's largest school district, representing 25,000 students and nearly 4,000 employees. SPS has built a reputation of academic excellence rooted in a belief that the learning experience should be engaging, relevant and personal - for every learner, every day. In addition to traditional learning environments across 35 elementary schools, an intermediate school, nine middle schools, five high schools, a center for gifted education and three early childhood centers, SPS collaborates with community partners to offer more than a dozen choice programs that meet the diverse needs of each student and their community. For more information, visit  www.sps.org.

For more information or to confirm a media interview, contact:

Stephen Hall

Chief Communications Officer

417-350-5419
417-523-0021

sdhall@spsmail.org