To Our Veteran Staff and Colleagues,

As we approach Veterans Day, we want to pause and extend our deepest gratitude to you—the members of our school district family who have served in the United States Armed Forces.

Your commitment to service is truly extraordinary. You first answered the call to protect our nation, demonstrating courage, sacrifice, and an unwavering dedication to the greater good. We are humbled by your service and grateful for the freedoms you helped defend.

But your service didn't stop when your military duty ended.

You have continued your mission in a new, essential way: serving the children and families of our community.

You have traded one uniform for another—whether you are now in a classroom, a school bus, an office, a cafeteria, or a hallway. The same values that defined your military career—leadership, integrity, discipline, and teamwork—are the very qualities that make you an invaluable part of our district.

You are more than just staff members; you are role models and mentors. You bring a unique perspective, a steady presence, and an inspiring example of selflessness to our students and your colleagues every single day.

We are incredibly proud and fortunate to work alongside you. Thank you for your service to our country, and thank you for your "second service" to our schools.

With deepest respect and gratitude,