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Purple Star School Applications

Purple Star School

The Indiana Purple Star School Designation honors schools that have displayed a significant commitment to service members, veterans, and students and families connected to our nation’s military. The Purple Star School Designation is valid for a three-year time period. Schools awarded this designation are listed below.

For additional questions, contact IDOE’s Office of Communications and External Affairs.

Timeline:

  • Application Available - April 26, 2024
  • Application Due - September 2, 2024
  • Award Notification - November 8, 2024
Application RequirementsDescription
Assigned Point of Contact (POC) for military families There is a designated staff member at the school who serves as the liaison for service members, veterans, and students and families.
Training requirement for POC The assigned POC has completed the required grade-level training found here.
Dedicated webpage The school has a dedicated webpage to provide recognition and resources for service members, veterans, and students and families.
Host an annual military program (i.e., Veteran’s Day, 9/11, etc.) The school hosts a military recognition event that demonstrates a military-friendly culture.
Public military display The school has a display recognizing service members, veterans, and/or students and families.
School Board passed a resolution publicizing support for military students and families Evidence of board resolution representing school support for military students and families is uploaded to application. Sample resolution linked here.
Employment of military service members and their immediate family members          Military service members and their immediate family members, who meet the minimum qualifications for job openings within the school, will be guaranteed a job interview.