City of Haverhill Veterans Day Parade 11/11/26
Dear Families,
Today was a special day at Walnut Square School! Our Superstars had a special opportunity to interview a veteran during Walnut Square Elementary School’s Veterans Day event. They asked thoughtful questions about military service, including what inspired the veteran to join, where they served, what basic training was like, how they stayed in touch with family, and what service means to them. Each Superstar received an American flag to take home and bring to the Veterans Day parade tomorrow if your family is able to attend. I'm including the details for tomorrow's parade as well as a list of picture books about veterans. Please stay tuned for pictures and reels that will be posted to our social media pages (Instagram and Facebook) for pictures of today's event.Thank you to our veterans who volunteered to join us today. It was an honor to celebrate you and hear your stories!
Sincerely,
Jen Rubera
Principal
Please click here to read the flyer
Haverhill Veterans Day Parade
Families are invited to the parade tomorrow. Here are the details:
Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Haverhill Veteran's Day Parade stages at 9:00 am at Mill Brook Park
Steps off at 10:15 am: Mill St, to Water St, to Merrimack St, to Washington Square (ceremony)
Collation after the parade at American Legion Post 4, 1314 Main St, Haverhill, MA 01830
Picture Books to Read Together
Please preview the picture books first before reading them aloud to your Superstar, to be sure they are a good fit for your child.
Mercedes and the Chocolate Pilot: The True Story of the Berlin Airlift and the Candy that Dropped from the Sky by Margot Theis Raven
The Wall by Eve Bunting
The Poppy Lady: Moina Belle Michael and Her Tribute to Veterans by Barbara Elizabeth Walsh
America's White Table by Margot Theis Raven
Tucky-Jo and Little Heart by Patricia Polacco
Rags: Hero Dog of WWI: A True Story by Margot Theis Raven
Christmas in the Trenches by John McCutcheon
Shooting at the Stars: the Christmas Truce of 1914 by John Hendrix
Sgt. Reckless the War Horse by Melissa Higgins
Granddad Bud: A Veterans Day Story by Sharon Ferry
Proud as a Peacock, Brave as a Lion by Jane Barclay
Don't Forget, God Bless Our Troops by Jill Biden