Cambridge Schools to Hold Classes Nov. 11
Students will attend Veterans Day activities in downtown Cambridge, with schools closed Nov. 9 for the holiday.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Military
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Cambridge City Schools will close Nov. 9, 2026 to recognize Veterans Day, then hold classes Nov. 11 so students can attend local observances. High school and middle school students will take part in the Guernsey County Veterans Day Parade and ceremony.
Why it matters
The schedule gives students a direct opportunity to learn about military service and national observances in their own community. Local residents will also see the Cambridge High School Marching Band perform in the parade.
The parade starts at 10 a.m. at the municipal courthouse on Highland Avenue and follows Wheeling Avenue to the Guernsey County Courthouse. Attendance is planned for high school, middle school and intermediate school students, weather permitting.
The players
Cambridge City Schools
The public school district serving Cambridge, Ohio, which set the schedule and arranged student attendance at the Veterans Day observances.
Ohio Department of Education and Workforce
The Ohio state agency that awarded the Purple Star designation recognizing the district's support for military-connected students.
The details
Students from the high school, middle school and intermediate school will attend the parade and a ceremony on the Guernsey County Courthouse lawn. The high school and middle school hold Purple Star designation from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, and the district maintains a Military Honor Wall recognizing alumni, students and staff who have served.
Timeline
Nov. 9, 2026: Schools close to recognize Veterans Day.
Nov. 11, 2026: Classes held; students attend the Veterans Day parade and ceremony.
10 a.m. on Nov. 11, 2026: Parade begins at the municipal courthouse on Highland Avenue.
Roadmap
The schools' Veterans Day activities extend the state's Purple Star designation, which the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce grants to districts that support military-connected students. Here the recognition turns into a concrete student activity that pairs classroom time with a public observance.
Families should note that schools are closed Nov. 9 and in session Nov. 11, when students will attend the parade and ceremony in downtown Cambridge. Residents along Highland and Wheeling Avenues may see road activity and crowds during the morning event.
The takeaway
Families planning around the holiday should mark Nov. 9 as a day off and Nov. 11 as a school day with an organized morning event. Residents who have served can submit their information for the district's Military Honor Wall through its online form or by email.
What happens next
Schools close Nov. 9 and classes resume Nov. 11, 2026, when students attend the Veterans Day parade and ceremony beginning at 10 a.m.
Further reading
For broader context on how local communities mark service, browse Military coverage on Wisevoter.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Daily Jeffersonian.
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