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Lexington Two Schools to Honor Veterans with Special Veterans Day Programs

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Lexington, SC 11/4/2026 - Veterans throughout the Lexington County area are invited to attend special Veterans Day recognition programs at Lexington County School District Two schools as students, faculty and staff come together to honor those who have served our nation.


The district has planned a variety of events, including patriotic performances, parades, special presentations and opportunities for veterans to share their experiences with students.


Below is a sampling of Veterans Day activities taking place at Lexington Two schools. Veterans and families are encouraged to contact individual schools for additional information.


Airport High School

Airport High School will host a special Veterans Day program featuring performances by the JROTC, chorus, band and orchestra. Retired Col. Calvin Fish will serve as the featured speaker. The Airport High School Educational Foundation will provide a light breakfast at 8:30 a.m.

Two program times are available: 9:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.

Location: 1315 Boston Ave.


Cayce Elementary School

The school will begin its Veterans Day celebration with a parade. Following the parade, veterans will be invited into classrooms to share stories and reflections about what their military service has meant to them.

Time: 8:15 a.m.

Location: 515 Bulldog Blvd.


Congaree Elementary School

The Congaree Elementary School choir will perform during the 6th Annual Veterans Day Celebration hosted by Congaree Cares and Ebenezer Pentecostal Holiness Church.

The community celebration will take place at 3 p.m. Saturday, November 7, at 501 Church Street in West Columbia.

The school will also hold its own Veterans Day program at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 11.

School location: 1221 Ramblin Road.


Fulmer Middle School

Fulmer Middle School will host its annual Veterans Day recognition program featuring special presentations by chorus, band, strings and art students.

Area veterans and their families are invited to attend, and light refreshments will be served. Those interested may call the school office at (803) 822-5660 or stop by.

Time: 9:30 a.m., November 11.

Location: 1614 Walterboro St.


Pine Ridge Middle School

Pine Ridge Middle School will welcome veterans with a light breakfast at 8:30 a.m., followed by a special Veterans Day performance by the school’s band and chorus at 9 a.m.

Date: November 11.

Location: 735 Pine Ridge Drive.


Riverbank Elementary School

Riverbank Elementary will host Veterans Day programs featuring performances by the Sea Turtle Singers.

Two program times are scheduled for 8:15 a.m. and 9:15 a.m. on November 11.

Location: 160 Cougar Drive.


Saluda River Academy for the Arts

Saluda River Academy for the Arts will hold a Veterans Day car parade at the school. Veterans interested in participating are encouraged to email drbrown@lex2.org.

Time: 8:45 a.m. to 9:15 a.m., November 11.

Location: 1520 Duke St.


Springdale Elementary School

Springdale Elementary will host a Veterans Day program on the playground featuring the Airport High School JROTC and band.

Time: 1 p.m., November 11.

Location: 361 Wattling Road.


Wood Elementary School

Wood Elementary will celebrate Veterans Day with a special program and parade. Guest veterans are invited to participate in a parade through the school as students and staff honor their service.

Time: 8:15 a.m., November 11.

Location: 737 Pine Ridge Drive.


These events provide an opportunity for students and the community to express gratitude to the men and women who have served our country and to recognize the sacrifices made by veterans and their families.


Lexington Two extends a heartfelt thank-you to all veterans for their service, dedication and commitment to our nation.



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