 – Ohio schools received the Purple Star designation as part of the Class of 2025. The honor is given to schools that demonstrate a significant commitment to…){kind=link}
“We celebrate another year of outstanding Purple Star awardees in Ohio,” said Ohio Department of Education Director Stephen Dackin. “These schools and their staff do incredible work connecting our state’s military families with resources to help them be successful, both in school and in their service to our state and country. I applaud their dedication to this important work.”
To qualify, schools designate a staff member to serve as a liaison to military families. These liaisons complete professional development, identify military-connected students, and coordinate support throughout the school community. Purple Star schools also participate in at least one supportive activity each year.
The Purple Star Class of 2025 includes schools that host monthly military kids club meetings, provide professional learning for all educators on considerations regarding the needs of military-connected students, implement peer-to-peer transition programs, or organize schoolwide celebrations honoring military students and families.
“The Purple Star program is a wonderful way to showcase the many schools in Ohio that are going above and beyond to support their military communities,” said Governor Mike DeWine. “It’s another example of how Ohio is a leader in caring for our military families. Year after year, our Purple Star schools put in the time and effort to make sure military-connected students have the support they need to thrive.”
Applications for the next class of Purple Star schools will open in November 2025.