Latest news with #PurpleStarAward
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Snowden Elementary earns Beaufort County's first Purple Star Award
BEAUFORT COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — S. W. Snowden Elementary School is the first school in Beaufort County to receive the Purple Star Award. On May 9, the 2025 Purple Star Award Ceremony was held at the North Carolina National Guard Joint Force Headquarters in Raleigh, N.C. There were 31 districts across North Carolina represented and 65 schools that were first time awardees. The Purple Star Award recognizes schools that show a major commitment to military connected students and families, as well as military-friendly practices. Schools that receive the Purple Star Award get a special Purple Star recognition to display at their school's location. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Free summer admission for military families at Dayton Art Institute
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Military families will be able to view art for free this summer through an annual initiative. The Dayton Art Institute has announced it will again join the Blue Star Museums initiative to give military families free admission all summer. The program will start on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 17, and end on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 1. This program is open to active-duty personnel and their families. This national initiative is supported by the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families and the Department of Defense. For a full list of participating museums, click here. 'At the DAI, we are incredibly proud to participate in the Blue Star Museums program each year as a way to honor and thank the brave military families who sacrifice so much for our country,' said Michael Roediger, DAI director and president. Roediger says its more than just free admission. 'It's our invitation for military families to find moments of joy, connection and inspiration at the museum, time and time again. We hope they'll visit often, not just in the summer, but throughout the year,' said Rodiger. Multiple local schools receive Purple Star Award for supporting military families This program is open to all active-duty members of the United States Military and up to five of their family members. Those included are the following: Air Force Army Coast Guard Marine Corps Members of the Reserves National Guard Navy NOAA Commissioned Corps Space Force U.S. Public Health Commissioned Corps People who qualify must show a Geneva Convention common access card (CAC), DD Form 1173 ID card (dependent ID), DD Form 1173-1 ID card or the Next Generation Uniformed Services (Real) ID card for entrance. Ex-AMVETS Post commander accused of defrauding group around $622K The DAI also offers active-duty military personnel, and their families, a $10 discount on the purchase or renewal of an individual, duo or family membership. The DAI is located at 456 Belmonte Park North, Dayton. The hours are as follows: Wednesday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday-Saturday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday: Noon to 5 p.m. Thursday Extended Hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. To learn more about the museum, click here or call 937-223-4ART (4278). Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
LCS adds 9 schools to Purple Star Award list
Nine additional Lee County Schools have joined J. Glenn Edwards Elementary School on the state's distinguished Purple Star Award list for 2024-2025. Bragg Street Academy, B.T. Bullock Elementary, East Lee Middle, Lee County High, Tramway Elementary, Warren Williams School, W.B. Wicker Elementary, SanLee Middle and Southern Lee High have joined the ranks of the state's most supportive schools for military students and families, a release states. This year's new awardees bring the district's total to 10 of the 17 LCS campuses and highlight local public schools commitment to growing and expanding services to help meet the complex needs of military connected families. Awarded to schools that demonstrate military-friendly practices and a commitment to military students and families, the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction recognizes schools annually and has done so since 2019. Statewide for 2024-2025, some 453 schools received recognition, which represents an increase of 59 schools. All schools earning the Purple Star Award are required to have a staff member designated as the point of contact for military students and families, a designated central administration staff member supporting the point of contact in the school and annual professional development addressing special considerations for military students and families. Designated schools also must have a transition program to support inbound and outbound military students and families, including a checklist for their use. 'Military-connected families are such an integral and important part of our community,' Superintendent Chris Dossenbach said. 'Their service and sacrifice place a tremendous burden on their families and that is why we believe that it is critical to provide additional support, care and services that help ease some of the challenges associated with military life and transitions.' LCS Executive Director for Student Services, Dr. Lisa Duffey agreed. 'There are many hurdles to education associated with military life, whether it be frequent moves, deployments, interruptions in educational curriculum delivery or making new friends and connections,' she said. 'Our awareness of these challenges keep us committed to providing a solid support structure for military-connected students and their families so that they can thrive while they are with us or as they transition to their next duty station.'
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Mutiple local schools receive Purple Star Award for supporting military families
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Several local schools were honored with a Purple Star Award recognizing them for their support of military families. Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Director Stephen D. Dackin and Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced over 360 schools earned the award on Wednesday, April 16. Schools qualify by completing all the Purple Star Advisory Board required activities and a bonus activity. The school must have an on-staff Military Family Liaison who acts as a point of contact between military families and the school. As for bonus activities, the school can choose between multiple options. A military event that is separate from Veterans Day. A system to identify children who are in military families, but not necessarily because of military parents. (Children with siblings in service.) Host month of the Military Child activities in April. KinderCare offers free day of care for military 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 DeWine. '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.' Schools are able to renew their awards every three years. Currently there are over 700 active Purple Star schools in Ohio. '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,' said Dackin. 'I applaud their dedication to this important work.' Annual 5K Furry Skurry to benefit local pets in Miami Valley Miami Valley schools earning the designation: Archbishop Carroll High School – Archdiocese of Cincinnati Bellbrook High School – Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Schools Brantwood Elementary School – Mad River Local Schools Brookville Elementary School – Brookville Local Schools Brookville Intermediate School – Brookville Local Schools Centerville High School – Centerville City Schools Centerville Primary Village North – Centerville City Schools Charles Huber Elementary School – Huber Heights City Schools Dayton Regional STEM School – STEM School Fairmont High School – Kettering City Schools Five Points Elementary School – Springboro Community City Schools Hillel Academy of Greater Dayton Kinder Intermediate School – Miamisburg City Schools Miamisburg High School – Miamisburg City Schools Perry High School – Perry Local Schools To view the full list of Ohio schools that have earned the award, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
