Schools across the Higley Unified School District will recognize veterans in early November through a series of events and student-led initiatives.

The district announced that activities will include concerts, assemblies, breakfasts and creative tributes, some of which are open to the public. Others are intended for students, families and invited guests.

At Higley High School, students and staff are participating in a “Field of Flags” initiative through Nov. 5, where flags are flown to honor individual veterans.

Several events are scheduled throughout the week leading up to Veterans Day:

• Nov. 6: Power Ranch Elementary will host a veterans concert featuring performances by students from Coronado, Bridges and Power Ranch elementary schools. The concert begins at 6 p.m.

• Nov. 7: Bridges Elementary will hold a “Heroes Assembly” with two sessions at 8:30 and 9:45 a.m. Families, military personnel and first responders are invited. Chaparral Elementary and Cortina Elementary will each host Veterans Day breakfasts beginning at 7 a.m. Chaparral will also feature a “Wall of Honor.”

• Nov. 10: Gateway Pointe Elementary will salute veterans during its “Donuts with Grownups” event from 7:15 to 7:45 a.m. Cooley Middle School and the Early Childhood Development Center will host a joint veterans breakfast from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Sossaman Early Childhood Development Center will hold its own breakfast and display a picture wall starting at 7:15 a.m.  The school has a flag-raising ceremony at 9 a.m.

• Nov. 11: The district’s Air Force Junior ROTC will participate in Gilbert’s 21st annual Veterans Day Ceremony at Water Tower Park. The event begins at 5 p.m. and will include guest speakers, musical performances and military displays. The ceremony is free and open to the public.

District officials said the events are designed to foster appreciation and respect for veterans among students and the broader community.