North Woods Students Honor Veterans With Concert
Students performed music and a history presentation for veterans and families on Veterans Day.
Updated on Nov. 12, 2026 in Awards
Students at North Woods International School honored veterans on Wednesday, November 11, with an afternoon concert and history presentation that began at 1:30 p.m. Families and the community were invited to attend the event.
Why it matters
The event gave students a chance to share their talents with others while recognizing the service of veterans in La Crosse. It reflects how local schools can mark Veterans Day through direct community participation.
The afternoon program started at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, Veterans Day. No attendance totals or comparisons to past years were reported, and the number of veterans in attendance is unknown.
The players
North Woods International School
A school in La Crosse, Wisconsin, whose students organized the Veterans Day concert and history presentation.
Mandi Wolfgram
A music teacher at North Woods International School and Coulee Montessori who is connected to the school's music program.
The details
Students performed musical pieces and gave a history presentation during the afternoon concert. At the end of the program, each student presented a handmade card thanking a veteran in attendance for his or her service.
Timeline
Wednesday, November 11, 2026: Veterans Day event held.
1:30 p.m.: Afternoon concert and history presentation began.
Season Trajectory
Veterans Day, observed each November 11 since Congress set the date in 1954, continues to prompt schools across the country to hold tributes and assemblies. This La Crosse event follows that pattern by linking student performance with direct recognition of veterans.
Families and community members who attend local school events can see students perform and take part in recognizing veterans directly. The event was open to the public, so residents could join the afternoon program without advance registration reported.
The takeaway
Local school programs like this one offer an accessible way to recognize veterans and support student performers. Community members who want to take part in similar events can watch for school announcements around holidays.
Further reading
For more local recognition events, browse Awards coverage in La Crosse.
Source note: This article includes information reported by News8000.
