BFA 2026 Veteran's Day Celebration
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
10:30am and 1pm
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
10:30am and 1pm
Please take a moment to review the details on this page.
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Attendees will receive a follow up email regarding wheelchair and physical accomodations and dietary restrictions on or around October 25th.
Please join us for a special ceremony honoring you and your fellow veterans for your courage, dedication, and service to our nation.
Your presence would be a privilege and would provide our students and families with a meaningful opportunity to personally express their gratitude for the sacrifices made by those who have served.
Date: Wednesday, November 11th, 2026
Time: We will be hosting two similar ceremonies.
10:30am: Morning Ceremony will host BFA grades 4-8.
Lunch for all attendees will be served at 11:30am
1:10pm: Afternoon Ceremony will host grades k-3.
A detailed schedule of events for both ceremonies is listed below for your convenience.
Schedule of Events
Ceremony 1 Begins at 10:30 AM
Preschool Flag Welcome and Veteran Processional
Welcome & Introduction from our Principal Diana Simpson
Presentation of Colors, National Anthem, and Pledge of Allegiance
Keynote Address by our Speaker Panel
Service Dog Presentation
5th Grade Musical Presentation
Wreath Presentation
Q & A session with Veterans in Attendance
Veteran Recessional
11:30am Veterans Luncheon | Small Gymnasium
11:30am Veterans Luncheon | Small Gymnasium
Ceremony 2 Begins at 1:00pm
Preschool Flag Welcome and Veteran Processional
Welcome & Introduction from our Principal Diana Simpson
Presentation of Colors, National Anthem, and Pledge of Allegiance
Keynote Address by our Speaker Panel
Service Dog Presentation
2nd Grade Gear a Teacher
Wreath Presentation
Q & A session with Veterans in Attendance
Veteran Recessional and Student Dismissal
We encourage you to choose the time that best works with your schedule and will allow you to possibly attend with your BFA student.
You are more than welcome to attend both ceremonies if you choose
Location: Ben Franklin Academy
2270 Plaza Dr, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129.
From C470 and Kendrick Castillo Pkwy, head south on Castillo Pkwy, turn west onto Plaza Dr, proceed approx 1 mile and Ben Franklin Academy will be on the south side. Please proceed to the lower parking lot and park in the veterans reserved parking.
Veterans are welcome to attend with their families.
RSVP Instructions Below.
To ensure we have reserved your place at the ceremony and for lunch please RSVP before October 30th, 2026.