Elk River area schools are marking Veterans Day on Friday, Nov. 11, with patriotic ceremonies.
Twin Lakes Elementary
Twin Lakes Elementary, 10051 191st Ave., Elk River will honor veterans and those currently serving the country with a program.
At 8:30 a.m. there will be a reception in the cafeteria, followed by a flag-raising ceremony at 9:30 a.m. An assembly in the gym at 9:45 a.m. will include introductions of veterans and active service members in attendance, students sharing their Veterans Day essays and patriotic songs sung by the students.
Lincoln Elementary
Lincoln Elementary School, 600 School St., Elk River, will mark Veterans Day with coffee in the media center from 8:30-9:15 a.m., a flag-raising ceremony at 9:25 a.m. and a program in the school gym beginning at 9:45 a.m.
Parker Elementary
Parker Elementary School, 500 School St., Elk River, will continue its tradition of honoring veterans on Veterans Day. Students are able to invite relatives and friends who have served in the armed forces. A guest reception begins at 8:30 a.m. in the school cafeteria. A flag ceremony and program will follow at the main entrance of Parker beginning at 9:30 a.m.
Meadowvale Elementary
Meadowvale Elementary School, 12701 Elk Lake Road, Elk River, will have a Veterans Day program beginning at 9:30 a.m. in the gymnasium/cafeteria. The Sherburne County Color Guard will post the colors, students will sing patriotic songs, veterans and their students will parade through the school and refreshments will be served in the cafeteria.
