North Royalton City Schools honored local veterans through a variety of meaningful activities held district-wide in recognition of Veterans Day. At North Royalton Elementary School, veterans were invited to the building on November 10 and 11 for a special breakfast and a patriotic singing performance by the students. The event provided a memorable opportunity for students to show their appreciation and connect personally with the veterans in attendance.
At North Royalton Middle School, social studies teachers engaged students in lessons and activities centered around the importance of Veterans Day. Students wrote letters to veterans in the North Royalton community and learned about the importance of service through guest speakers. This year, each grade level also created a new display at the front of their pod, coordinated with the help of Student Council. The displays featured photos of veterans submitted by families and the names of loved ones written on red, white, and blue stars. On Veterans Day, students took part in a gallery walk to view the exhibits, reflect on the messages, and honor those who served.
North Royalton High School students learned about the meaning of Veterans Day in a variety of different ways this year. Some classes had students and staff members share human-interest stories about family members; others showed a documentary. Some of our Social Studies classes were provided with a graphic novel from the Army depicting different Medal of Honor recipients. The AP Psychology classes learned about the psychological elements of warfare on soldiers.
“Veterans Day provides an important opportunity for our students to understand that the freedoms we enjoy are made possible by the service and sacrifices of others,” said Superintendent Jeffrey Cicerchi. “Across North Royalton City Schools, we want our students to not only learn about the meaning of service, but also demonstrate mindfulness, kindness, integrity and resilience. These experiences help our students recognize the importance of giving back and making a positive difference in the lives of others.”
These district-wide activities also reflected North Royalton City Schools' Portrait of a Bear competencies, particularly Empathy, Communication, Leadership and Learner's Mindset, as students expressed gratitude, learned from the experiences of others and took an active role in honoring those who have served.
