Fifth graders Brycen Schell (left) and Lily Maynard raised a special Patriots Day flag at Mountain View Elementary on Thursday, Sept. 11. Students gathered at 8:30 a.m. as the American and Patriots Day flags were raised, and learned in class about the symbols and lessons of 9/11. (AHPS Photo)

Patriot Day Events Held At Mountain View Elementary On Sept. 11th   Mountain View Elementary students gather at the flagpole to honor the American and Patriots Day flags during a special ceremony on Thursday, Sept. 11, learning about the symbols and lessons of 9/11. (AHPS Photo) Mountain View Elementary School first-grade teacher Hannah Porterfield wears patriotic clothing during a Patriots Day ceremony. Students and staff were encouraged to wear red, white, and blue to commemorate 9/11. (AHPS Photo)

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