Veteran's Day

With Respect, Honor, & Gratitude - Thank You, Veterans!

On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, World War I finally concluded. Armistice Day, or more commonly known as Veteran's Day, is celebrated on November 11th each year to honor those men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice. At OLHMS, we show our thanks and gratitude to all Veterans, especially those within our Oak Lawn and Hometown communities.

OLHMS celebrated the patriotism and sacrifices of these heroes on Friday, November 5th during our annual Veteran's Day assembly. OLHMS 8th Grade Student Ambassadors welcomed over 40 Veterans to the ceremony. Mrs. Kate Ryan, OLHMS Global Studies teacher, gave the opening remarks and welcomed the OLHMS community and Veterans to the celebration.

Dr. Sean McNichols, OLHMS Principal, welcomed our guests into the building with a special presentation from each floor of OLHMS. The Principal Advisory Committee lined the hallways waving the American Flag showing respect and thanks to each of the Veterans in our building.


OLHMS Student Ambassadors greeted and welcome our special guests to our OLHMS Veteran's Day Assembly. “We want to thank those who put their lives on the line everyday to protect us!”	The Principal Advisory Committee Scholars stood in the hallways waving the American Flag showing respect and thanks to each of the Veterans in our building. "It was a special honor to be part of our Veteran's Day Assembly!"	8th Grade Student Ambassadors welcome, check-in, and assist veterans at our OLHMS Veteran's Day Assembly. "Thank you to all the veterans who risked their life to protect ours."

OLHMS Student Ambassadors greeted and welcome our special guests to our OLHMS Veteran's Day Assembly.

“We want to thank those who put their lives on the line everyday to protect us!”

The Principal Advisory Committee Scholars stood in the hallways waving the American Flag showing respect and thanks to each of the Veterans in our building.

"It was a special honor to be part of our Veteran's Day Assembly!"

8th Grade Student Ambassadors welcome, check-in, and assist veterans at our OLHMS Veteran's Day Assembly.

"Thank you to all the veterans who risked their life to protect ours."


7th Grade Scholar, Spencer, reads off the names of the fallen soldiers who have passed.	The Fallen Soldier Table was on display in the 8th grade hallway in honor of the fallen, missing, or imprisoned military service members.	Richards High School NJROTC Scholar points out symbolic items on The Fallen Soldier Table.

7th Grade Scholar, Spencer, reads off the names of the fallen soldiers who have passed.

The Fallen Soldier Table was on display in the 8th grade hallway in honor of the fallen, missing, or imprisoned military service members.

Richards High School NJROTC Scholar points out symbolic items on The Fallen Soldier Table.


Veterans stand in front of the NJHS made poster stating "Thank you, Veterans!" as they exit the OLHMS Veteran's Day Assembly.	Mr. and Mrs. Sweetser stand beside a picture of themselves as newlyweds just before Mr. Sweetser was deployed and served in the U.S. Navy.	Dr. Sean McNicholas pictured with 8th grade scholar, Jimmy, and his family at our OLHMS Veteran's Day Assembly.

Veterans stand in front of the NJHS made poster stating "Thank you, Veterans!" as they exit the OLHMS Veteran's Day Assembly.

Mr. and Mrs. Sweetser stand beside a picture of themselves as newlyweds just before Mr. Sweetser was deployed and served in the U.S. Navy.

Dr. Sean McNicholas pictured with 8th grade scholar, Jimmy, and his family at our OLHMS Veteran's Day Assembly.

"Performing at the assembly is really important to me because it allows our music students to showcase their respect and gratitude for our veterans. These men and women have given up so much so that we can have the freedom to sing and play our instruments. This allows our music students to express our appreciation through song!" - Ms. Kayla Hughes, Music teacher and Choral Director

Mrs. Ryan shared, "Hosting the Veterans' Assembly is one of the many special events we have at OLHMS. With the help of several teachers, and our administration, we are able to give our Veteran's the recognition they deserve. Year after year, we try our best to honor each and every one of our guests, and it's a privilege to have them attend. Between the chorus, the band, speeches given by veterans, a Fallen Soldier Table, and the playing of the Taps, we try hard to make the Veterans feel special. If you know a Veteran and would like to share this experience with them, please reach out to me at kryan@d123.org to attend our future celebrations."

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Veteran's Day

Honoring our Veterans today and everyday

Veteran's Day

Honoring our Veterans today and everyday

With Respect, Honor, & Gratitude - Thank You, Veterans!

The Presentation of Colors was presented by the Richards High School NJROTC accompanied by a Veteran's Reflection from Mr. Douglas J. Groters CDR, USN Ret., Senior Naval Science Instructor at Richards High School.

8th Grade Scholar, Jimmy A., Dedicates a Beautiful Tribute to his Grandpa, a WWII Veteran

Welcome, Veterans!

Honoring and recognizing all of the fallen soldiers at The Fallen Soldier Table

Dr. Hantson recognizing each of our Veterans & their respective branches in the U.S. Military

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