Recognizing Veterans Day

Nov 11 2025

Osseo Area Schools celebrated Veterans Day across the district on Nov. 11. Here’s a sampling of how schools commemorated the holiday and honored our nation’s veterans:

Basswood Elementary School

Veterans, current service members and their families were invited to attend Basswood Elementary School’s all school assembly on Nov. 11. At the assembly, the fifth grade chorus, led by music teacher Cindy Stearns, sang songs such as “Star Spangled Banner” and “You’re a Grand Old Flag”. Students, staff and visitors heard from Master Sergeant Jeremy Malchow, the Assistant Coordinator of Facilities for the district, about his experience serving. The Osseo Maple Grove American Legion presented the Color Guard, accompanied by the Minnesota Firefighters Pipes and Drums.

Maple Grove Middle School

Maple Grove Middle School social studies teacher, Shelby Webber, invited veterans into her classroom on Veterans Day to share about their experiences serving in the United States military and answer student questions about their service. This year’s speakers included Joe Wagner and David Peterson from the United States Air Force and Caleb Logan from the Marines and Air Force Reserves.

Oak View Elementary School

Oak View Elementary School parent Geno Faraci, a veteran from the United States Army, came to the school and visited several classrooms during Veterans Day. Dressed in his Army fatigues, Faraci told his story of deciding to join the army after the events of September 11, 2001, and shared about his military experience with students. Mr. Faraci also talked with students at Kidstop about his experiences serving in the Army and spoke about the important role education played in his military career.

In addition, Oak View fifth grade teacher Nicole Johnson, a veteran of the United States Navy, came to school in her full military uniform in honor of Veterans Day. She shared information about her service with her students to commemorate the important holiday.

Veterans in front of a class of students

Osseo Middle School

At Osseo Middle School, students sold flags, donating the proceeds to the local VFW. Students also spent the morning and afternoon of Veterans Day in front of the school building, waving flags and holding up signs thanking veterans.