The Texas Education Agency recently announced the designation of 179 Texas public schools as Purple Star Campuses for the 2022-2023 school year. Flour Bluff Primary, Elementary, Intermediate, and High School all received Purple Star Campus Designations.
Established in 2019 by the 86th Texas Legislature, the Purple Star Campus Designation recognizes Texas public schools that provide high-quality support to meet the unique needs of military-connected students and their families. To be eligible, campuses must designate a campus-based military liaison, create and maintain an easily accessible web page that includes information for military-connected students and their families, institute a campus transition program for military-connected students, and support a military family assistance initiative.
This year’s Purple Star designees comprise the largest group in the program’s history, nearly quadrupling the number of campuses designated last year. Nearly 200 campuses across the state applied for the designation, reflecting the commitment of Texas educators to bring the needs of military-connected students and families to the forefront. The Lone Star State is second nationally in the number of military-connected students it educates in public schools.
We will be recognizing our four Flour Bluff campuses with our Military Liaison at the Board meeting this Thursday, September 29th.
