Patriots Day, September 11, 2018, was chosen to officially dedicate the new Veterans Memorial monument at Collinsville High School. CHS students and faculty, local dignitaries, veterans and members of the community gathered to celebrate the completion of a project that grew out of the desire to remind students of the sacrifices made for freedom. When […]
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CHS Veterans Monument Dedication is 9/11/18
The Veterans Monument at Collinsville High School will be officially dedicated in a ceremony on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. in front of the school. The public is encouraged to attend. If it rains, the event will be moved into the auditorium. Refreshments will be served. The monument is the result of a […]
CMS Students Brighten Holidays for Veterans
Karen Kalous’ class at Collinsville Middle School took time to make make special holiday cards for Jefferson Barracks Veterans Hospital. The idea was to brighten the holidays for veterans and show appreciation for their service. According to Kalous, “My students really enjoyed this project which replaced the typical Christmas movie before holiday break in our […]
CHS Thanks Local Veterans with Annual Lunch
Collinsville High School saluted a group of local veterans at the school’s annual lunch honoring military service. Social studies teacher Barbara Lindauer organizes the event to show appreciation to those who have served and to educate students about the sacrifices made by veterans. Several students invited parents or grandparents to attend. Fifteen veterans, representing every […]
Video Highlights CMS Veterans Project and Lessons Learned
Collinsville Middle School put together a video to highlight a project they did in November to honor veterans. CMS Teacher Karen Kalous and her students wrote messages to show their appreciation to veterans. The project was inspired by Mrs. Kalous’ relationship with Susie Tipton — a local Gold Star wife. The student’s heartfelt notes were […]