Honoring Veterans Day

On November 11, 2025, the U.S. celebrated its 87th annual Veterans Day. The country collectively takes a moment to honor the Armed Forces’ courage and sacrifice in battle. It represents a time for both celebration and an opportunity for gratitude, kindness, and service for all.

The simplest way students can honor veterans is by learning more about the holiday and those who serve. The federal holiday, originally declared as Armistice Day, began in 1919 and commemorates the end of World War I on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. Over time, it grew to include the veterans of all wars.

Men and women who gave their lives to protect the country and the freedoms often taken for granted are validated. All across the country, offices, businesses, and schools thank veterans for liberties enjoyed by all. Many schools hold assemblies, invite guest speakers, or write letters to veterans in their communities. In fact, the organization A Million Thanks is designed to guide people of all ages on how to write, prepare, and mail letters to today’s military personnel as a way to boost morale.

The holiday is a gracious and important reminder that freedom is not free, but always paid for by sacrifices, and that the best way to thank our military is by recognizing their contributions to us and continuing to live our lives with respect and harmony towards and among all.