The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce will accept applications to become a Purple Star school starting Nov. 1.
The Purple Star designation recognizes schools that show a significant commitment to serving students and families connected to the nation’s armed forces. All applicants must demonstrate a commitment to meeting the unique wellness and academic needs of Ohio’s military-connected youth. A Purple Star school retains its designation for three years, after which the school can reapply. Purple Star schools eligible for a renewal designation will receive an invitation to apply via an email to the school’s military family liaison.
The application window is open from Nov. 1 to Dec. 15. Members of the Purple Star class of 2025 will be announced in April 2025, the Month of the Military Child.
For more information on the designation and to access the application, visit Ohio Department of Education and Workforce’s Purple Star Schools webpage.
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