Please join Lakes for a Veterans Day Celebration! 

Written by Jessica Gutowski-Slaydon

The staff and students at Lakes Elementary would like to honor and thank our Veterans for their service and dedication to the United States of America. 

Veterans, please join us for a gathering and a short walking parade to honor you. 

WHAT: Walking Parade to Honor our Veterans 

WHEN:  Wednesday, November 11, 2026  

9:00 AM:  Join us in the Lakes Elementary Library for coffee, donuts, and camaraderie!   
10:00 AM:  A short walking parade outside with staff and students lining the sidewalks.  The parade will end at the flagpole for a flag raising, moment of silence, and school-wide Pledge of Allegiance. 

WHERE:  Lakes Elementary, 6849 Young Ave, NE, Rockford  

RSVP:  Email Kathy at Klow@rockfordschools.org or 616-863-6340 (Please include your name, military branch, and relationship to Lakes staff or students, if any.)  All Veterans are welcome! 

Jessica Gutowski-Slaydon

Jessica Gutowski-Slaydon is the president and a third-generation leader of Swift Printing, a commercial printing company in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She works alongside her brother, Walt, helping West Michigan businesses, nonprofits, municipalities, and organizations communicate through high-quality print, direct mail, signage, and custom marketing materials. Jessica is passionate about making printing approachable and helping customers choose the right solution for each project.

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