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MEDIA ADVISORY

Contact:
Patrick Quinn
Director of Communications, Public Relations & Marketing
Hillsboro R-3 School District
Email: Quinn_Patrick@hsdr3.org
Phone: (636) 789-0062 ext. 6011


WHAT:

The Hillsboro R-3 School District will host its annual POW/MIA Vigil in observance of National POW/MIA Recognition Day. Students, staff and community members will take turns standing vigil at the district’s POW/MIA display to honor prisoners of war, those missing in action and their families.

WHEN:

Friday, Sept. 19, 2025
6 a.m. – Midnight

WHERE:

Hillsboro Intermediate School
10478 Business 21
Hillsboro, MO 63050

WHY:

To ensure the sacrifices of America’s prisoners of war and those still missing in action are never forgotten.

VISUALS:

  • Students and staff standing vigil at the POW/MIA display.

  • Battery-operated candles held from dusk through dawn.

  • Flags respectfully displayed.