Indiana Photo AlbumBy John T. Althardt

Senior Communications Specialist

Indiana Department of Education

2019

Dr. Jennifer McCormick was among those at the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) writing holiday messages to troops serving around the world.

IDOE employees created holiday greetings as part of Indiana’s first year participating in this program that started in New Hampshire.

Students in the MSD of Warren Township worked together to create their holiday greeting cards.

Students at Southern Gibson High School created holiday cards on their computers.

EastbrookHigh School promoted the Holiday Cards project through a display in the library.

Eastbrookstudents enthusiastically supported the cards for troops project with their creative designs.

Students From Evansville North Junior High School’s Community Service Group show the Holiday Greeting Cards they created just before mailing them to our troops.

The Blackford High School Eighth Grade Homeroom Group represented their school in the Cards for Our Military Challenge.

Eldon Ready Elementary School students in Griffith clearly enjoyed working on their cards.

North Decatur High School students proudly display some of the cards they have sent to our troops.

Members of Greenfield Central’s Blue Fusion Dance Team took time to create cards for our troops.

Seventh grade Queen of Peace students in Indianapolis appreciated the chance to write notes to our troops.

Eighth grade students at Queen of Peace School in Indianapolis are among students participating in the Holiday Cards for Our Troops project.

Students at Bedford Middle School took time to craft personal messages to our troops.

Medora High School students used a variety of resources to create their holiday greetings.

Griffith Middle and High School students participated in the Cards for Our Military project.

As part of the Holiday Cards for Our Troops project, students at Scott Middle School in Hammond heard from local Veteran, Mr. Johnson, who talked about serving the country during the holidays.

Scott Middle School used social media to share the work of their students participating in the project.

Bloomfield Elementary School students are proud of the cards they are sending to our troops.

Students at George Rogers Clark Middle School are already looking forward to participating in the 2020 Cards for Our Troops initiative!

Students at Rykers’ Ridge Elementary School And Deputy Elementary School in Madison created their cards while learning about Veteran’s Day.

Handmade cards like this one from a student representing Rykers’ Ridge and Deputy elementary schools will certainly be a keepsake.

These Plainfield Community Middle School sixth graders are hard at work creating holiday greetings.

These Franklin Central High School students represent the enthusiasm schools across the state felt towards this project.

Franklin Township Middle School students wrote personal messages to troops.

“The response to this project from students and staff has been amazing. So proud of our Princeton High School Community.”

Bar-Reeve sixth grade students proudly display the cards they will be sending to troops around the world.

Here is a sampling of the handmade cards created by students at South Decatur Elementary School.

Fremont Middle School students used their creative skills in making their holiday greeting cards.

The Digital Applications and Responsibility classes at Rushville High School created their cards using their graphic design skills.

“We are so excited to be part of this project.”-South Vermillion Schools

Students in the Greenfield Intermediate School fifth and sixth grade Honor Society met after school to make their cards.

Webb Elementary students in Franklin worked with their art teacher, Rachel Brown, the mother of a serviceman, on these heartfelt cards.

Sullivan Middle School students made certain their cards had a great patriotic theme.

The Greensburg Community High School Spirit Crew created cards for the project. The group will also collect donations for Thanksgiving Warrior Care Packages.

Burris Elementary School students in Mitchell devoted several weeks to creating and completing their greeting cards.

Lighthouse Christian Academy students enjoyed the opportunity to make cards for those serving in the military.

Batesville Intermediate School students were proud to represent their school by participating in the cards for troops project.

Students at Wilson Elementary School in Jeffersonville worked in groups to create their handmade cards.

On behalf of the Indiana Department of Education, thank you to everyone who made this project so successful. The troops receiving the cards our students have created will know how much love, appreciation, and support they have from Indiana. Through these cards, our students will leave a lasting impression on the men and women serving and protecting our nation around the world. What a wonderful gift we have shared.

John T. AlthardtIndiana Department of Education