Veterans Day will be recognized by the district at each school.  There is no school for students on November 11, 2026.

Wycallis Primary students will read and discuss current Veterans Day articles in the Junior Scholastic Magazine, stories such as The Wall and A Poppy is to Remember and are making cards that will be given to Veterans at the VA.  An Honor Wall will be displayed in 1st grade to honor family members who served.

DIS students created cards for veterans at the VA Hospital in Wilkes Barre. America’s White Table set up at the entrance to the DIS Cafeteria.  Teachers will read, “America’s White Table” to their classes and explain the symbolism of all items included in the empty setting and why we honor United States Veterans in this way.

DMS will conduct a Veterans Day Assembly on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. Students will learn about the origins of Veterans Day. The Chorus will perform some patriotic numbers and staff members who are Veterans will be recognized.

The Scranton Public Theater Co. will be presenting The Last Thoughts of Gino Merli on Tuesday, November 10 at 1:30 in the DHS Performing Arts Center. “The Last Thoughts of Gino Merli” is a one man, one act play about the remarkable true story of WWII Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient Gino Merli from Peckville, PA.

Dallas students Madeleine Shannon and Claire Pippenger were recognized by the Wyoming Valley Veterans Day Parade Essay Committee. Students pictured below are with School Board President, Larry Schuler, School Board Member and United States Veteran, Susan Allen, and Superintendent, Thomas Duffy.

Take time this week to thank our veterans!