In honor of the 25^th anniversary of Sept.. 11, 2001 and remembrance of those who lost their lives, schools throughout Peoria Unified will hold commemorative events, including those listed below:

A national unity flag assembly starts at 9:15 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 10 at Ironwood High School, 6051 W. Sweetwater Ave., Glendale.

Following the tragic events of September. 11, 2001, former Ironwood High School teacher Cathy Wallace, along with her students, created the National Unity Flag to honor those who lost their lives. The National Unity Flag includes the flags of all 50 U.S. states and six U.S. districts.

In addition, the center panel includes the names of all victims of the terror attacks. In the years since its creation, the National Unity Flag has traveled across the United States honoring those who lost their lives, and reminding citizens of the United States' greatest strength: unity with each other.

The National Unity Flag will return to Ironwood High School for an assembly Thursday, morning, before being transported to State Farm Stadium for a memorial on Friday, Sept. 11.

Cactus High School Air Force Junior ROTC will also be in attendance.

The Peoria Unified School District Governing Board will have a recognition at 6 p.m. Sept. 10 at the District Administration Center, 6330 W. Thunderbird Road, Glendale.

The board will be recognizing first responders from the cities of Glendale and Peoria at the start of its meeting.

Peoria Unified faculty and alumni in partnership with the Ironwood Drama Club present "Come From Away," a musical by Irene Sankoff and David Hein, Sept. 16-18.

"Come From Away" depicts the true story of a small town in Newfoundland that welcomed 7,000 stranded travelers after 9/11.

In the uncertain hours immediately following the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration halted all commercial and general air traffic. For five days, a small town became a harbor in the storm, offering food, shelter, and compassion to thousands of travelers who had come from away.

“You'll laugh, cry, and be moved by the real-life stories woven throughout the show. Few musicals balance humor and heartfelt emotion as effectively,” Ironwood High School Drama teacher, Lyman Akers stated in a press rrelease, “It masterfully translates the real-life chaos and kindness of September 11, 2001, into an uplifting, high-energy musical.”

Tickers are $5 at the door.