Each year, Waubonsie Valley High School does everything we can to recognize Veterans Day and the sacrifice and service of those that have served our country. Please join us in our efforts to teach this valuable lesson. See below for our initiatives.

Please join in the recognition of our valued veterans!

Initiative 1: Veterans Day Ceremony

On Friday, Nov 8thth at 9 am WV will host our Veterans Day Ceremony. If you are or you know of a Veteran who would like to attend this ceremony, please RSVP by clicking this link or by sending an email to Christine_Cast@ipsd.org . It would be our greatest honor to have you in attendance. The ceremony will take place from 9AM-10AM.

Initiative 2: A Tribute to your Veteran

Provide us with a service picture of your veteran by clicking HERE.

From the dates Nov 1st until Nov 15 th Waubonsie Valley High School will have on display our Veteran Tribute Wall. This wall displays pictures along with service information for those Veterans and Soldiers within our community that have served their country. We take great honor in knowing that these individuals have served to protect our freedoms. If you would like to have information for you or a veteran you know on display, please submit that picture and info using the link above.

OR, if you'd like, you may submit picture along with service information of branch, rank, and dates to Jason_Schmidtgall@ipsd.org

Initiative 3: Operation Support Our Troops - Donation & Supply Drive

During the days of Nov 1st to Nov 15th, Waubonsie will be collecting items to provide to Operation Support Our Troops of Naperville. These items are boxed and sent to active service members. Operation Support Our Troops relies heavily on community donations. There are two ways to contribute to this donation...

1st: We offer a DIRECT AMAZON LINK which delivers the items directly to the WV Atrium.

This list is available HERE: AMAZON LINK IS HERE -items purchased in bulk will be separated and dispersed into multiple care packages for our troops.

2nd: Send your student to school with items to drop in the atrium. Items generally in need by the troops are: mouthwash (small bottles), body lotion, body wash/shampoo, jerky, dried fruit snacks, trail mix, granola bars, socks, AA batteries, gum, mints and other items seen at this link: Operation Support Our Troop Donation Items

Initiative 4: Military Uniform Display

During the dates of Nov 1st through Nov 15th, in the WV Atrium, we will have on display uniforms of the different branches of the military. Everything from BDU’s to Dress Uniforms are accepted and we ask that if you have ANY type of uniform to lend to this display, please connect with Jason_Schmidtgall@ipsd.org , Asst. Principal at WVHS. All uniforms will be labeled and secured inside a locked display cabinet.

The contact info for Jason Schmidtgall, Asst Principal, is 630 375-3313. Feel free to call or email with any questions.

Visitor Information (for those attending the ceremony):

Thank you for joining us for our Veterans Day Ceremony. We truly look forward to your presence. Please see below for a quick bullet list to help you navigate the day.

Waubonsie Valley's address is 2590 Ogden Ave, Aurora, IL 60504 and our main line is 630 375-3300
RECOMMENDED ARRIVAL TIME: 7:45 AM. Enjoy a breakfast and camaraderie in our staff lounge. Please arrive before the 9:00 am start time to ensure comfortable seating.
Please park on the east side of the building in the Visitor Lot. A staff member will there to assist you.
Please enter door 1 on the east side of the building. The door is labeled with a large sign above it Home of the Warriors and a mural of a Warrior.
You will be greeted and escorted by students from our Student Council.
PLEASE BRING AN ID. At the receptionist desk you will be asked for a driver's license. This check in does take a brief moment.
For attending Veterans, in the Faculty Café, coffee service and light breakfast items will be provided from 7:45 am until seating for the assembly begins.
Ceremony seating will begin at 8:45 am.
Ceremony will begin at 9:00 am.
Please feel free to dress as you see fit. Veterans often wear their uniform.
The ceremony is projected to end at 9:50 am.
Please feel free to mingle and visit in the Staff Cafeteria after the assembly.
Light snacks and coffee will be provided from 9:50 am until 11:00 am.

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The Contact Info for Jason Schmidtgall, Asst Principal, is 630 375-3313. Feel free to call or email with any questions.

BREAKOUT SESSION SPEAKER:

If you were placed into the Breakout Session Schedule, you will have received specific communication for your time/location, and who will be 'hosting' your room. If you did NOT receive this guidance, we did not have room to place you for breakouts. Please email jason_schmidtgall@ipsd.org if you have any questions or want to confirm if you're part of the breakout sessions.

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