Ten schools throughout the First State have earned the Purple Star School designation.
Governor Matt Meyer recently honored each school, as he signed a proclamation recognizing April as the Month of the Military Child. The Month of the Military Child is a national recognition of the sacrifices military-connected children make so their families can serve our country.
Each of the winning schools go "above and beyond" to support military children.
“Military members’ children make sacrifices just like their parents and caregivers, missing time with their loved ones when they are deployed overseas and sometimes making frequent school transitions when their families’ military stations change," said Jennifer Davis, Delaware commissioner for the Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission.
“These children face challenges and have needs unique to their non-military peers. I thank these schools for recognizing the hardships and seeking ways to better support these students,” Davis said.
The 2025 recipients are in the Caesar Rodney and Lake Forest Districts, which are close to Dover Air Force Base.
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