Clifton ISD is recognizing several important recognition, awareness and observances this month that are designated by the Texas Legislature and the Texas Education Code. These observances provide opportunities for schools to engage students, staff and families in education, prevention and community support.
Monthly Observances/Recognitions for November
Veterans Month - Government Code, Section 662.117
November is Veterans Month to celebrate, honor, and memorialize the achievements and sacrifices of military veterans.
Veterans Month may be regularly observed through appropriate programs and activities to celebrate and honor members of the veteran community.
Lung Cancer Awareness Month - Government Code, Section 662.104
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month to increase awareness of lung cancer and encourage funding of research and more effective treatments. During this month appropriate activities in public schools and other places to increase the awareness of lung cancer and support for lung cancer research.
Weekly Observances/Recognitions for November
November 3rd - 7th: National School Psychologist Week - During the week of November 3-7, the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) and schools across the United States will celebrate the 2025 National School Psychology Week (NSPW). This week celebrates the contributions of school psychologists and the important role they play in schools and communities. NSPW is an annual opportunity to recognize school psychologists' work to help children thrive in school, at home, and in life. This year's theme, "Finding Your Path," reflects the ways that school psychologists help students, families, and school communities set and achieve their goals. Join us by taking this week to chart your course to explore how each person can celebrate the work of school psychologists and learn how school psychologists make a difference every day.
Daily Observances/Recognitions
November 3rd: Father of Texas Day in memory of Stephen F. Austin, the great pioneer patriot and the real and true Father of Texas. Father of Texas Day shall be regularly observed by appropriate and patriotic programs in the public schools and other places to properly commemorate the birthday of Stephen F. Austin and to inspire a greater love for this beloved state. Texas Government Code 662.045
November 11th: Annually, November 11th is dedicated to the cause of world peace and to honoring the veterans of all wars in which Texans and other Americans have fought. Clifton ISD honors our veterans in our community through the partnership of local organizations with a Fourth Grade Veterans Day Program and the Senior Class Veterans Day Program/Luncheon. These events will be held on Monday, November 17, 2025. Please see the Clifton ISD and appropriate campus for event information. Texas Government Code 662.003
November 21st: Substitute Educators Day - On this day, we recognize and celebrate the dedication, flexibility, and hard work of our substitute teachers who step in to keep learning on track. Thank you for your commitment to supporting our students and school community!
November 27th: Annually the fourth Thursday of November is observed for Thanksgiving Day. National History: Thanksgiving traces back to 1621 when the Pilgrims at Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts celebrated a harvest feast with the Wampanoag people. It became a national holiday in 1863, when President Abraham Lincoln declared the last Thursday of November a day of “Thanksgiving and Praise.” In 1941, Congress officially fixed Thanksgiving as the fourth Thursday in November. Texas Connection: While there is no separate Texas-specific origin of Thanksgiving, early Texas settlers, including those from Spanish, German, and Anglo-American communities, celebrated harvest festivals that were similar in spirit to Thanksgiving. Today, Texans celebrate with family gatherings, feasts, and community events, reflecting the state’s diverse cultural heritage. Texas is home to the largest Thanksgiving Day parade west of the Mississippi in Houston, celebrating the holiday with floats, marching bands, and local performers. Government Code, Section 662.003(a)