VETERANS DAY PROGRAMS

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November 8, 2024

Preston Public Schools Nov. 8 • 1 p.m. Location: Jim Waller Event Center All veterans and a guests are invited to come early at 12 p.m. to enjoy a meal and a special concert. An assembly to honor all veterans will be held from 1-2 p.m.

-Morris Public Schools Nov. 11 Morris Elementary 8:15 a.m.

Location: MES Gym

SEE PROGRAMS, Morris High School 10 a.m.

Location: MMS Auditorium (307 S. 6th Street) Morris Middle School 11 a.m.

Location: MMS Auditorium Lunch will be provided for veterans after the programs, which may be livestreamed.

-Henryetta High School Nov. 11 • 9 a.m.

Location: HHS Auditorium – Schulter Public Schools Nov. 11 • 10 a.m. Location: 23507 Flax Ave.

Lunch will be provided to veterans.

-Wilson Public Schools Nov. 12 • 10 a.m.

Location: 8667 Chestnut Rd.

The program will be held in the gym, and lunch will be provided to veterans.

-Dewar Public Schools Nov. 13 • 8:45 a.m. Location: Dewar First Baptist Church Breakfast will be provided to veterans following the program.

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