April 22, 2024

CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Nevada Department of Education is pleased to announce that 14 schools are receiving the Nevada Purple Star School Award this month.

Celebrations are being held at schools on April 22 and April 30 in Clark County, and on April 24 in Carson City and Lyon County.
Schools receiving the designation have committed to supporting the educational and social-emotional needs of military-connected children and their families.  

“Month of the Military Child is a time to recognize the sacrifices that military-connected children make, and to applaud them for their courage and resilience,” said Jhone Ebert, Superintendent of Public Instruction. “Military-connected children play an important role in our schools and communities, and Purple Star Schools are demonstrating a commitment to supporting them.”

The 14 schools receiving the award are:

• Carson High School, Carson City School District
• Advanced Technologies Academy, Clark County School District
• Kenneth Divich Elementary School, Clark County School District
• Northwest Career and Technical Academy, Clark County School District
• Scherkenbach Elementary School, Clark County School District
• Shadow Ridge High School, Clark County School District
• Victoria Fertitta Leadership Academy, Clark County School District
• Dayton Elementary School, Lyon County School District
• Legacy Traditional School - North Valley Campus, State Public Charter School Authority
• Faith Lutheran Academy, Las Vegas
• Faith Lutheran Preschool, Las Vegas
• Innovation Academy, Las Vegas
• Mojave Springs School, Las Vegas
• Mountain View Christian Schools, Las Vegas

The award announcements coincide with Month of the Military Child, proclaimed by Gov. Joe Lombardo to recognize the nearly 11,000 military-connected children in Nevada.

During celebrations this month, each school will be presented with a certificate and banner. The 14 schools receiving the designation join 28 other Nevada schools that have received the award since the program began in 2021.

Other schools wishing to earn the designation can begin the application process online. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and designations are awarded annually during April.

The Purple Star School Award Program is facilitated by the Nevada Department of Education in partnership with the Nevada Military Interstate Compact Commission Council.

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