Westport Public Schools honored Veterans Day on Monday, November 11, 2025, with meaningful programs across the district that brought students, staff, families, and local veterans together. From preschool through high school, students learned about the courage, sacrifice, and service of members of the United States Armed Forces and found age-appropriate ways to express their gratitude.

Our schools showed extraordinary thoughtfulness this Veterans Day. From preschool thank-you notes to high school reflections on service, students engaged deeply with the values of respect, gratitude, and citizenship that we strive to cultivate every day, said Thomas Scarice, Superintendent of Schools.

Staples High School

At the Town of Westport’s annual Veterans Day Ceremony in the Westport Town Hall Auditorium, Staples High School senior Gunnar Eklund delivered the student keynote address. The community event brought residents, veterans, families, and town officials together in recognition of the courage, service, and sacrifice demonstrated by members of the United States Armed Forces.

Speaking to a full auditorium, Eklund reflected on the true meaning of service, noting that at its core, it represents commitment and honor. He emphasized that when someone joins the military, they take an oath to live and act beyond themselves, dedicating their efforts to the greater good of their country, their community, and their family.