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.