On Tuesday, November 11, 2025, Pierceton Elementary School students and staff offered a warm welcome to local veterans and community members who attended the “Honoring All Who Served” Veterans Day program. Guests were greeted at the door and led to the gymnasium. Students sat with their veteran guests. Principal Liz Riggers welcomed everyone standing at a podium flanked with each military branch’s flag. Music teacher Tammy Sprunger led the students in singing patriotic songs. Pierceton resident and veteran Harold Lehman was guest speaker. During the playing of an Armed Forces Medley, veterans in attendance stood and were recognized when their branch song was played. Refreshments were served in the cafeteria following the program.

South Whitley Elementary School students marched from the elementary school to the Eel River bridge flagpole. There they were joined by local veterans and community members in observation of Veterans Day. After a greeting by VFW Commander Jim Howard, the program continued with the Whitko High School Band playing The Star-Spangled Banner. A flag folding ceremony and a wreath placed by the flagpole was led by Marine veteran John Snepp of South Whitley. The student body waved flags and sang patriotic songs before closing remarks from SWES Principal Joel Holsopple, who thanked the veterans for their service. 

Whitko Junior High School students attended a Veterans Day tribute organized by the Whitko Sunshine Society members. After a welcome by Sunshine Society members Kate Long and Eleena Forman, the Whitko High School Band played The Star-Spangled Banner. VFW Commander Jim Howard was guest speaker and Korean War veteran Bob Hearld, 91, attended as a special guest. Students Jenna Hubbard and Kaylyn Green presented the flags and Anna Craft and Jalynn Rucker concluded the program with a video of students and staff members thanking veterans for their service.