Mill Road honors Veterans with annual show

Mill Road Elementary School honored Veterans Day one day early with a music-filled show in front of the local area’s veterans.

Each year in advance of Veterans Day, each grade level of the school contributes to the morning gathering. Students of all ages create patriotic art projects recognizing service and patriotism, which cover the walls of the grades 3-5 cafeteria. And, each grade performs in some way.

The kindergarten and pre-K grades led the room in the Pledge of Allegiance, before grades 1 and 2 performed “Light a Candle for Peace.” The third graders sang “America the Beautiful,” and the fourth grade followed with “Give my Regards to Broadway.” The show was capped by the fifth graders not only singing “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” but also dancing the Lindy Hop for a stretch near the end of the song.

The school each year invites area veterans to attend, and students can invite any family members who served. The students were also able to sit and watch the show with their loved one when not performing. A muffins, pastries and other sweets were provided by the Mill Road PTA and the Food Services department. 

“It has become one of our favorite days of the year, to welcome veterans,” Principal Dr. Brian Boyd said in welcoming the attendees. “I think it’s a really important message, especially this month. Our theme of the month here at the school is gratitude. We want to make sure our students really understand and recognize all that you’ve done for our country."