Conroe ISD Honors Veterans at Annual Salute
Junior ROTC cadets marched in formation at Woodforest Bank Stadium, and veterans in attendance were recognized by branch of service.
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, at 10 a.m.
SHENANDOAH, Texas — Conroe ISD honored military veterans Wednesday at its annual
Salute to Our Veterans ceremony, where high school Junior ROTC cadets marched in a pass-in-review parade at Woodforest Bank Stadium.
Superintendent David Vinson said the tribute gave students a chance to show patriotism and practice caring and giving, the two values the district is emphasizing in November and December through its Texas Standard initiative.
“We can talk about it. But when we do it, when we practice it, it just makes a bigger difference,” Vinson said.
The district recognized veterans in attendance by branch of service. A slideshow honored Conroe ISD students and administrators who have served in the military, and the Oak Ridge High School Choir performed. Air Force Lt. Col. Megan B. McDonough, who commands Air and Space Force ROTC Detachment 3 at the University of Houston, spoke as the guest of honor.
JROTC units also set up displays at the stadium featuring their accomplishments and awards. The district’s five high school programs are Navy JROTC at Caney Creek, Army JROTC at Conroe, Marine Corps JROTC at College Park and Air Force JROTC at both Oak Ridge and The Woodlands.
Middle school students arrived by bus from across the district and filled the stands. Conroe ISD trustees and members of the public also attended. The event program thanked the Oak Ridge High School Floral Design Program and the Conroe High School Culinary Arts Program for their contributions.
Vinson said wearing a uniform and representing their schools can help cadets feel more connected to campus. He said that connection can carry into the classroom.
By The Woodlands Student Center Staff
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