Pasco Students Have 'Day On' To Reflect On Sacrifices Of Veterans

LAND O' LAKES, FL — Pasco County Schools is celebrating Veterans Day this year with a pre-recorded program featuring inspiring speeches and stirring musical presentations by Pasco student groups.

Students in classrooms throughout the school district will watch the video as part of the district’s annual Veterans Day tribute.

Superintendent of Schools Kurt Browning and Supervisor of Elections Brian Corley have key speaking roles in the online program. The keynote address is provided by Assistant Superintendent Dr. Kim Moore, a 20-year Army veteran.

Rather than having a day off, as some school districts do, “we decided years ago that we would have a ‘day on’ – providing an inspirational and educational program honoring veterans,” said Browning. “We consider this to be a day for our students to reflect on the sacrifices that veterans have made.

“Our school district appreciates the importance of recognizing military service, and this virtual ceremony will feature, among other things, photos of our own staff members who served in the armed forces. I’m proud to say that we have many veterans in our ranks.”