INDIANAPOLIS, IN — The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) has announced 35 newly-designated Purple Star schools.
South Ripley High School, North Decatur Junior/Senior High, and Lawrenceburg High School were among those recognized.
Schools awarded the Purple Star designation in 2021 joined 60 schools awarded Indiana’s inaugural Purple Star designation in 2020. The designation is valid for three years.
Area schools recognized in 2020 were Franklin County HIgh School; Franklin County Middle School; and Brookville, Laurel, and Mount Carmel elementary schools.
Schools receiving the Purple Star designation are awarded for their significant display of commitment to service members, veterans, and students and families connected to our nation’s military.
In Indiana, schools receiving the Purple Star designation must meet the following criteria:
- Assigned point of contact for military families
- Training requirement for point of contact
- Dedicated webpage
- Annual military program (e.g., Veterans Day, 9/11, etc.)
- Public military display
- School Board resolution publicizing support for military students and families
- Employment of military service members and their immediate family members
“In Indiana, we are especially thankful for our state’s commitment to our service members,” said Dr. Katie Jenner, Indiana Secretary of Education. “This Veterans Day, it is an honor to award an additional 35 schools with the Purple Star designation. These schools work year-round to honor our service members and their families, as well as prepare students to pursue their dreams after high school, including the pursuit of enlistment leading to service.”
For more information on the Indiana Purple Star School Designation, please click here.
