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 Requirements | Description |
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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. |