October 30, 2023
By: Dwayne Page
Smithville Elementary students and teachers will pay tribute Thursday morning, November 2 to the brave men and women who have served our country in honor of Veterans Day during an assembly program at the county complex. The program starts at 9 a.m. and all veterans are urged to attend and please be there by 8:45 a.m. The public is also invited.
Local veterans seated on the stage will be treated to children singing patriotic songs in honor of each military branch of service during the program.
Principal Anita Puckett said the purpose of the assembly is to honor veterans and instill in these children at an early age the importance of the men and women who have dedicated their lives to the service of our country.