Central Elementary School's Veterans Day program at the Marshall County Courthouse.

Central Elementary School's Veterans Day program at the Marshall County Courthouse.

Central Elementary students, faculty and staff, along with community members, honored American Heroes during the school's annual Veterans Day program on Thursday, November 6, 2025.

This year’s ceremony took place on the lawn of the Marshall County Courthouse. The patriotic gathering kicked off with everyone in attendance reciting the Pledge of Allegiance followed by the Central Elementary School Choir singing “The Star-Spangled Banner.”

Central Elementary School's Veterans Day program at the Marshall County Courthouse.

Then, the Moundsville Veterans Honor Guard taught the meaning behind the 13 folds of the American flag and then played Taps on a bugle.

Additional songs performed by the talented 4th and 5th grade choir students included “Grand Old Flag,” “Armed Forces Medley,” “American Tears” and “Fifty Nifty United States” under the direction of Central Elementary Music teacher Evan Williams.

Central Elementary School's Veterans Day program at the Marshall County Courthouse.