Collinsville High School teacher Heather Johnson was honored with a 2022-23 Smart/Maher VFW Citizenship Education Teacher Award from Caseyville VFW Post 1117 and VFW Illinois District 14. The purpose of the award is “…to identify and recognize America’s best educators who instill a sense of national pride in students.” VFW annually recognizes the nation’s top classroom […]
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Superintendent Dr. Green and CUSD 10 Students Honored for Patriotism
Collinsville VFW Post 5691 presented their annual Americanism Contest Awards on Tuesday, April 16, 2019. Students from CUSD 10 elementary schools, as well as SS. Peter & Paul, Holy Cross and Good Shepherd were honored. VFW Americanism Contest Co-chair Mrs. Kathy Conn said over 640 entries were received. Awards were presented to the top three […]
CHS Voice of Democracy Winners Recognized at Veterans Lunch
The 2018 VFW Post 5691 Voice of Democracy winners from Collinsville High School were recognized as part of the school’s annual Veterans Lunch on December 11, 2018. The award certificates and monetary prizes were presented by VFW representative James Cann and his wife Cathy. The theme of this year’s contest was “Why My Vote Matters.” […]
DIS 6th Grader Wins VFW Patriots Pen Award
Dorris Intermediate School 6th grader Elliott Schusky was awarded the 2017-18 Patriot’s Pen Award from Collinsville VFW Post 5691. Patriot’s Pen is a national essay contest open to 6th, 7th and 8th grade students each year. The 2017-18 Patriot’s Pen theme was “America’s Gift to My Generation.” Collinsville VFW representatives James and Kathy Conn presented the […]
VFW Americanism Dinner Celebrates Young Students’ Art & Essays
Collinsville VFW honored students in grades Pre-K thru 5 for their patriotic art and essays at the annual Americanism Dinner held on April 17, 2018 at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5691. This year, nearly 700 entries were submitted in coloring (Pre-K & K), poster design (grades 1-3) and essay writing (grades 4 & 5). Winners […]