As South Harrison schools prepare to honor and celebrate veterans this Veterans Day, three schools have another reason to celebrate. Corydon Elementary School, South Central Elementary School, and South Central Jr.- Sr. High School have been recognized for their commitment to supporting military-connected students and families by earning the Indiana Purple Star School designation.
The Indiana Purple Star School designation honors schools that go above and beyond to create a welcoming and supportive environment for students and families connected to the military. This year, nearly 80 schools across Indiana are receiving the designation, recognizing their efforts to ensure military-connected families have access to resources, support, and opportunities within their school communities.
To earn the Purple Star designation, schools must meet several requirements focused on supporting military families, including:
Having an assigned point of contact for military families;
Meeting all grade-level training requirements for the designated point of contact;
Maintaining a dedicated webpage providing recognition and resources for service members, veterans, and military-connected students and families;
Hosting an annual military recognition program, such as a Veterans Day or 9/11 program;
Having a public military display recognizing service members;
Submitting a school board resolution publicizing support for military students and families; and
Ensuring military service members and their immediate family members who meet the minimum qualifications for open positions at the school are guaranteed an interview.
These requirements reflect a commitment to supporting military-connected students and families. By meeting these standards, it ensures our military families feel welcomed, supported, and valued.
For Corydon Elementary, South Central Elementary, and South Central Jr.-Sr. High School, earning the Purple Star designation is a reflection of the work taking place throughout each school to recognize the sacrifices of military families and provide them support.
As we celebrate Veterans Day, South Harrison Community Schools is proud to recognize these three schools for earning this well-deserved designation and for their continued commitment to supporting the military-connected members of our school community.
Congratulations to Corydon Elementary School, South Central Elementary School, and South Central Jr.-Sr. High School on this outstanding achievement!