Nearly 700 Holtville Elementary School students sang Happy Birthday to Gov. Kay Ivey Tuesday. But Ivey’s birthday wasn’t the purpose of her visit.

Instead Ivey helped Holtville Elementary School kick off studies and celebrations for America’s 250th birthday highlighting the importance of being good citizens and good students.

Governor Kay Ivey in Holtville

Cliff Williams / TPI Gov. Kay Ivey asks students at Holtville Elementary School about the meaning of the Stars and Stripes of the U.S. Flag. Ivey visited the school to help kick off celebrations surrounding America’s 25th birthday.

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