As the school year drew to a close, Veritas Preparatory School marked the holiday season with joyful classroom celebrations that went beyond festivities and treats. 2025’s end-of-the-year holiday parties emphasized service, gratitude, and community, giving students meaningful opportunities to bless others while celebrating together.
In a heartwarming display of mentorship and kindness, 5th and 6th-grade students spent part of their holiday celebration reading books to K4 students. Gathered in classrooms and reading corners, the older students carefully selected stories and brought them to life for their younger peers through animated reading and gentle encouragement.
“We created our own Nativity books, complete with pictures, and then read them to the 4-year-olds. It was really fun,” shared fifth-grade student Clara Ernst.
Teachers noted that the experience benefited both age groups - building confidence and leadership in the older students while creating a warm, memorable moment for the younger children.
Meanwhile, many other classes used their holiday party time to practice gratitude by writing thank-you cards to teachers, staff, and school volunteers.
The activity helped students learn that service does not always require grand gestures - sometimes it is found in kind words and thoughtful actions.
At Veritas, holiday celebrations are intentionally designed to reflect the school’s mission of cultivating a Christ-like character alongside academic excellence. The holiday season at Veritas focuses on the gift of the manger and the birth of Jesus. Students are encouraged to demonstrate God’s love for us through service to one another.
As students begin the new year, they carry with them more than memories of parties and treats; they also carry lessons in kindness, gratitude, and community.
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