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Culpeper County Public Schools Honors Local Veterans Across the Division

Culpeper County Public Schools

November 12, 2026

This week, Culpeper County Public Schools (CCPS) came together to honor local service members through meaningful tributes, community service projects, and special assemblies. From student-led performances to community-wide luncheons, each school found unique ways to express gratitude to the veterans in our community.

Elementary Celebrations Across our elementary schools, students learned about the meaning of service while welcoming veteran family members into their buildings:

  • Farmington Elementary welcomed the morning by waving American flags and raising both the U.S. and POW/MIA flags, followed by a morning news feature highlighting the military service of a staff veteran.

  • Emerald Hill Elementary held its annual Veterans Day assembly and reception, showcasing student performances, the Eagle Choir, and special guests.

  • A.G. Richardson Elementary treated guests to donuts, patriotic songs, and a presentation by the Culpeper County Sheriff's Department Color Guard before students presented tokens of appreciation to their veteran family members on stage.

  • Pearl Sample Elementary hosted its annual celebration featuring a PTO-sponsored breakfast, a tribute slideshow, a first-grade performance, and a school-wide patriotic parade.

  • Yowell Elementary families and staff created a display of stars honoring loved ones who served, while students handmade cards for local veterans in the community and those attending the division's high school luncheon.

Middle School Tributes Middle school students focused on reflection, personal recognition, and giving back to veteran organizations:

  • Culpeper Middle School (CMS) observed a moment of silence and aired a special Veterans Day news segment. Students also wrote thank-you cards for local veterans and raised funds for the Wounded Warrior Project through a school-wide Penny and Color Wars competition.

  • Floyd T. Binns Middle School recognized the holiday by spotlighting one of their own, airing a special morning news interview with School Security Officer and veteran Mr. Hunter.

High School & Community Events Our high school students took their tributes out into the broader Culpeper community:

  • Eastern View High School (EVHS) band students performed at the community-wide Culpeper Veterans Day ceremony hosted at American Legion Post 330.

  • Culpeper County High School (CCHS), EVHS, and the Culpeper Technical Education Center (CTEC) teamed up to host their annual luncheon for all community veterans. The event featured music from the CCHS a cappella choirs and a keynote message from CCPS MCJROTC instructor Sergeant Major William Gwaltney.