At Shadow Forest Elementary, we are proud to honor the brave men and women who have served our country. We are excited to invite our veterans to join us for a special Veterans Day celebration filled with patriotism, appreciation, and plenty of SHARK love on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
We have two special opportunities to recognize and celebrate our veterans, and we hope you will join us for one or both.
RSVP form will close on Sunday, November 8th at 10:00 PM. We will not be having other lunch visitors on this day.
Veterans Day Parade — 8:30 AM
Help us kick off the day with a patriotic parade honoring our veterans!
Veterans are invited to participate in a drive-through parade around our campus while our students line the parade route to cheer, wave American flags, and show their appreciation for your service.
Lineup: Please line up in your cars by 8:15 AM. The line/entrance will start on Autumn Sage and the exit will be on Mills Branch Drive.
Parade Begins: 8:30 AM
Parade Route: A map with the designated route and additional details will be shared prior to the event.
Want to decorate your vehicle? You are more than welcome to! Feel free to show your military pride by decorating your car to represent your branch of service, displaying patriotic colors, or celebrating in any way you choose. Decorating is optional and certainly not necessary. We simply want YOU to be part of this special day.
Our students will be so excited to see you on the parade route. We can't wait to fill the morning with cheers, smiles, and heartfelt gratitude for our heroes!
Veterans Day Lunch Celebration with Your Student
Following the parade, we invite our veterans and one special guest to join their SFE student(s) for lunch. While lunch will not be provided for our guests, veterans are welcome to bring their own lunch to enjoy alongside their student(s) or simply come and spend some special time together during their regular lunch period. Whether you come to eat or just to visit, we would love to have you join us. We will be providing a celebratory cupcake for all Veterans and their student(s) at lunch.
We look forward to sharing this special time together, complete with photo opportunities, a delicious dessert treat, and lots of appreciation.
Due to limited space, each student may enjoy lunch with one veteran and one additional guest.
Grade Level Lunch Times:
Kindergarten 10:30–11:00
1st Grade 11:05–11:35
2nd Grade 11:20–11:50
3rd Grade 11:40–12:10
4th Grade 12:00–12:30
5th Grade. 12:25–12:55
To all of our veterans, thank you for your courage, your sacrifice, and your commitment to our country. It is our privilege to honor you and help our students understand the importance of your service.
Veterans Day Car Parade and Lunch RSVP Form
If you have any additional questions, please contact Tracey Wright at tracey.wright@humbleisd.net or (281) 641-2600.