Over 100 Indiana schools recognized for support of military families
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The Indiana Department of Education is celebrating over 130 schools in Indiana for their contributions to military families by naming them Purple Star Schools.
The schools earned the Purple Star Schools status, with 129 being newly designated ahead of Veterans Day this year.
To earn the special status, schools must have a point of contact for military families, have a dedicated webpage for veterans, hold an annual military program like Veterans Day and have their school board published a resolution expressing support for military students and families.
These schools also commit that service members and immediate family members who meet minimum job qualifications for open positions at the school be guaranteed a job interview.
“There’s no doubt our schools play a key role in bringing communities together to honor our veterans and provide support for military-connected families throughout the year,” said Secretary of Education Katie Jenner in a release. “These schools go the extra mile to provide a supportive learning environment, while acknowledging the unique challenges that military-connected students may face.”
The only two schools who had Purple Star status before this Veterans Day were Van Buren Elementary School in Plainfield and Franklin Community High School in Franklin.
A full list of schools with Purple Star status can be found here.