Thursday, November 9, 2023
Molly Williams
mowilliams1@doe.in.gov
INDIANAPOLIS - The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) today announced 102 newly-designated and/or redesignated Purple Star schools - the largest group since the award was created in 2020. Schools receiving the Purple Star designation are awarded for their significant display of commitment to service members, veterans and students and families connected to our nation’s military.
“The daily sacrifices of our service members and their families are beyond what many of us can comprehend,” said Dr. Katie Jenner, Indiana Secretary of Education. “Honoring their selflessness and unwavering commitment to protecting our freedoms as Americans is a priority for our state, on Veterans Day and every day of the year. It is an honor to award the Purple Star designation to these Indiana schools for their recognition, celebration and support of our military families, as well as our students who may be considering a future in military service."
This year’s designation includes 64 newly-awarded Purple Star schools in addition to 38 schools that renewed their designation this year. The designation is valid for three years.
This year’s new Purple Star schools are:
- Adams Central Elementary School, Adams Central Community Schools
- Adams Central High School, Adams Central Community Schools
- Adams Central Middle School, Adams Central Community Schools
- Alexandria-Monroe Junior/Senior High School, Alexandria Community Schools
- Clifty Creek Elementary, Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation
- CSA Fodrea, Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation
- CSA Lincoln Elementary School, Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation
- L France Smith Elementary School, Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation
- L Schmitt Elementary School, Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation
- Mt. Healthy Elementary School, Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation
- Parkside Elementary School, Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation
- Rockcreek Elementary School, Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation
- Southside Elementary School, Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation
- Taylorsville Elementary School, Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation
- W.D. Richards Elementary School, Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation
- Bloomfield Middle and High School, Bloomfield School District
- Carmel Elementary School, Carmel Clay Schools
- Carmel High School, Carmel Clay Schools
- Carmel Middle School, Carmel Clay Schools
- Cherry Tree Elementary School, Carmel Clay Schools
- Clay Center Elementary School, Carmel Clay Schools
- Clay Middle School, Carmel Clay Schools
- College Wood Elementary, Carmel Clay Schools
- Creekside Middle School, Carmel Clay Schools
- Forest Dale Elementary, Carmel Clay Schools
- Mohawk Trails Elementary, Carmel Clay Schools
- Prairie Trace Elementary School, Carmel Clay Schools
- Smoky Row Elementary School, Carmel Clay Schools
- Towne Meadow Elementary School, Carmel Clay Schools
- West Clay Elementary School, Carmel Clay Schools
- Woodbrook Elementary School, Carmel Clay Schools
- Center Grove Middle School North, Center Grove Community School Corporation
- Central Noble Primary School, Central Noble School Corporation
- Indiana Gateway Digital Academy, Clarksville Community Schools
- Mollie B. Hoover Elementary School, Crawfordsville Community School Corporation
- Eastbrook High School, Eastbrook Community Schools
- Eastbrook Middle School, Eastbrook Community Schools
- Eastbrook North Elementary, Eastbrook Community Schools
- Eastbrook South Elementary, Eastbrook Community Schools
- Eastern Pulaski Elementary School, Eastern Pulaski School Corporation
- Winamac Community High School, Eastern Pulaski School Corporation
- Winamac Community Middle School, Eastern Pulaski School Corporation
- Wayne Center Elementary School, East Noble School Corporation
- Central Catholic Jr. / Sr. High School, Lafayette Catholic School System
- Crestview Elementary, MSD of Lawrence Township
- Mary Castle Elementary School, MSD of Lawrence Township
- Oaklandon Elementary School, MSD of Lawrence Township
- Sunnyside Elementary School, MSD of Lawrence Township
- Northside Middle School, Muncie Community Schools
- New Prairie High School, New Prairie United School Corporation
- New Prairie Middle School, New Prairie United School Corporation
- North Knox Intermediate, North Knox School Corporation
- North Knox Jr. / Sr. High School, North Knox School Corporation
- North Knox Primary, North Knox School Corporation
- North Newton Jr. / Sr. High School, North Newton School Corporation
- Plainfield Community Middle School, Plainfield Community School Corporation
- Rock Creek Community Academy
- South Newton High School, South Newton School Corporation
- Jefferson Craig Elementary School, Switzerland County School Corporation
- Switzerland County Elementary School, Switzerland County School Corporation
- Tri-County Jr. / Sr. High School, Tri-County School Corporation
- University High School of Indiana
- Valparaiso High School, Valparaiso Community Schools
- Corpus Christi Catholic School
This year’s renewing Purple Star schools are:
- Anderson Preparatory Academy
- Brown County High School, Brown County Schools
- Brown County Middle School, Brown County Schools
- Helmsburg Elementary School, Brown County Schools
- Sprunica Elementary School, Brown County Schools
- Van Buren Elementary School, Brown County Schools
- Center Grove Middle School Central, Center Grove Community School Corporation
- Avilla Elementary School, East Noble School Corporation
- North Side Elementary School, East Noble School Corporation
- Rome City Elementary School, East Noble School Corporation
- Brookville Elementary School, Franklin County Community School Corporation
- Franklin County High School, Franklin County Community School Corporation
- Franklin County Middle School, Franklin County Community School Corporation
- Laurel Elementary School, Franklin County Community School Corporation
- Mt. Carmel Elementary School, Franklin County Community School Corporation
- Needham Elementary School, Franklin Community Schools
- Creekside Elementary School, Franklin Community Schools
- Custer Baker Intermediate School, Franklin Community Schools
- Franklin Community Middle School, Franklin Community Schools
- Northwood Elementary, Franklin Community Schools
- Union Elementary, Franklin Community Schools
- Belzer Middle School, MSD of Lawrence Township
- Skiles Test Elementary School, MSD of Lawrence Township
- Winding Ridge Elementary School, MSD of Lawrence Township
- Central Elementary, MSD of Pike Township
- College Park Elementary, MSD of Pike Township
- Deer Run Elementary, MSD of Pike Township
- Eagle Creek Elementary, MSD of Pike Township
- Eastbrook Elementary, MSD of Pike Township
- Fishback Creek Public Academy, MSD of Pike Township
- Guion Creek Elementary, MSD of Pike Township
- Guion Creek Middle School, MSD of Pike Township
- Lincoln Middle School, MSD of Pike Township
- New Augusta North, MSD of Pike Township
- New Augusta South, MSD of Pike Township
- Pike High School, MSD of Pike Township
- Snacks Crossing Elementary School, MSD of Pike Township
- Seeger Memorial Jr. / Sr. High School, MSD of Warren County
In Indiana, schools receiving the Purple Star designation must meet the following criteria:
- Have an assigned point of contact for military families,
- Meet all grade-level training requirements for point of contact,
- Have a dedicated webpage providing recognition and resources for service members, veterans and students and families,
- Host an annual military program (e.g., Veterans Day, 9/11, etc.),
- Have a public military display recognizing service members,
- Submit a school board resolution publicizing support for military students and families, and
- Ensure military service members and their immediate family members meeting minimum job qualifications for open positions at the school will be guaranteed a job interview.
More information on the Indiana Purple Star School designation is available here.