April is Month of the Military Child
This month, we honor the almost 2 million descendants of our military personnel and veterans, whose support and selflessness enhance the power of our armed forces and the safety of our country.
President Joe Biden designated April as the Month of the Military Child. These young Americans already have a strong understanding of serving, courageously and consistently taking on the unique challenges of military life.
The 2024 Month of the Military Child theme is: Military Youth and Children: Brave, Fearless and Resilient.
The month commemorates the distinct obstacles that military children encounter on a daily basis. Our military children encounter several obstacles and undergo distinctive experiences as a result of their parents’ military duty.
Due to frequent relocations, chilldren from military families face challenges in establishing enduring friendships. Additionally, it is possible that they may have one or both of their parents being deployed or working extended periods of time.
On April 8, students, parents, and school staff participated in a celebration at Pierce Terrace Elementary School. Principal Battey stated that the event was part of a month-long commemoration to pay tribute to and recognize the sacrifices made by our youth.
Retired Chief Petty Officer James Harris brought a color guard from Dreher High School Navy Junior ROTC program to present the colors on the school’s front lawn while Sgt. Jonathan Gifford led the 282nd Army Band from Fort Jackson in the National Anthem.
Students, staff, and families followed the 282nd Army Band around the school premises in a walk symbolizing the post’s First Month-of-Military-Child commemoration.
The school also hosted an event April 15. Students adorned in the colors of the American flag, specifically red, white, and blue, participated in various physical activities during the day.
These activities included an obstacle course, a bootcamp challenge, and a visit from a K-9 team. Students delighted in the inflatable obstacles and had the opportunity to have fun in the bounce house.
Values such as kindness, team spirit, patience, and collaboration aid in improving the students’ wellbeing and physical health as part of the educational day.
