Veterans Day Indifference Means School in Session for District 68

SKOKIE, IL - Skokie School District 68 changed the game plan from previous years in holding classes on Veterans Day.

The reason, according to a Skokie Review report, was indifference.

In previous years, district officials say it was unlikely many of the students who had the day off spent the time thinking of those who have served the United States.

Instead, a school-wide assembly was held at Old Orchard Junior High on Friday. It featured 11 veterans who are all related to District 68 students in one way or another.

"The (school board) realized that kids are probably not sitting at home thinking about the veterans when they're off school," Old Orchard Principal Robyn Huemmer said. "This was a really nice way for our students to learn about Veterans Day."

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