Middleburgh students welcomed local veterans for the school’s annual Veterans Day Breakfast and Ceremony on Nov. 10, a tradition that serves as both a celebration and a learning experience.
During the ceremony, students honored veterans through music, classroom projects and messages of appreciation. Preparing for the event helped students deep their understanding of military service, sacrifice and citizenship.
“Every year in November, we learn about Veterans Day,” said sixth-grade student John O. “It’s respectful. They fought for our freedom.”
“In reading, we are learning about how they serve,” said classmate John B. “Some of them died.”
Fifth-grade student Bryce C. said classes also included hands-on projects. “We’ve made one or two projects,” he said. “One was like a heart. We’ve also learned that they went through a lot for us to help us out.”
During the ceremony, students shared messages of gratitude directly with veterans and performed patriotic songs that reflected themes of freedom, sacrifice and national pride.
Senior Jane J., who helped perform “The Star Spangled Banner” reflected on what the ceremony means to younger students.
“Even all the kids who don’t have any parents who are veterans have the opportunity to learn about their service,” she explained.
For those students who do have veterans in their families, the opportunity to host them at the school is a source of pride.
“I still remember doing the Veterans Day ceremony at the elementary school, and I was so excited for it, because my dad is a veteran, and it was just so exciting to know that I was honoring my dad, and we got to have a special moment,” Jane said.
The ceremony concluded with students thanking veterans for their service and sacrifice, reinforcing lessons that extend beyond a single day.
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