student holding artwork

Students and staff from Manatee County traditional public schools proudly celebrated Veterans Day by marching in parades, singing patriotic songs, wearing red, white, and blue, plus more. 

Here's a collection of memories: (Click on the photos to see the whole story)

Ballard Elementary:

Bashaw Elementary: 

Braden River Middle: 

The Panthers invited Veterans to attend their annual event held in the school courtyard.

There were musical tributes, guest speaker Frank Brunner, and the unveiling of a new mosaic featuring the Statue of Liberty.

mosaic unveiled

Click this link to view all photos from the event.

Braden River High: 

Food & Nutrition Services:

Freedom Elementary:

Gullett Elementary: 

Gullett Elementary School

Haile Middle: 

Harvey Elementary: 

Johnson K-8: 

Kinnan Elementary: 

Lakewood Ranch High: 

Lee Middle: 

Lee Middle School Veterans Day 2024

McNeal Elementary: 

Miller Elementary: 

Moody Elementary: 

Moody ES Veterans Day 2024

Oneco Elementary: 

Oneco

Palm View K-8: 

Palm View

Palma Sola Elementary: 

Palmetto Elementary: 

Palmetto Elementary Veterans Day

Palmetto High: 

Parrish Community High: 

Prine Elementary: 

Stewart Elementary: 

Tara Elementary: 

Witt Elementary:

Witt Veterans 2024

Thank you, Veterans!