Learn more about Month of the Military Child...

In 1986 April was designated Month of the Military Child by Casper Weinberger to recognize and thank children from military families for the sacrifices they make living the military lifestyle. Purple Up is the campaign that propels activities throughout the Month of the Military Child to honor, acknowledge, and support Military Connected Youth in our schools and communities. A Military Connected Youth is a child or adolescent with a close family member (parent, step parent, sibling, step-sibling, cousin) or friend serving in any branch of the United States Armed Forces and any status, Active Duty, Reserve, or National Guard. Military Connected Youth face unique circumstances living the military lifestyle which can be challenging, or opportunities for growth. These kids deserve our support as they support their family members who serve.

A message from the NYS Education Department:

Military members and military-connected families make many sacrifices for the security and safety of our nation, including military-connected children during their K-12 experiences. April is designated as the Month of the Military Child or “Purple Up! For Military Kids”. Next month, states and school districts across the country will hold special activities and wear purple to honor the critical role military children play and recognize the unique challenges that they face while their service member parents serve our country.

New York State is a member of the Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission (MIC3), which addresses the key educational transition issues encountered by military-connected students. This commission includes the 50 states, District of Columbia, and the Department of Defense Education Activity schools.

The Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission (MIC3) selected Wednesday, April 23, 2025 as the official Purple Up! For Military Kids day!

Please join me in thanking our military children for their strength and sacrifice by supporting “Purple Up! For Military Kids” next month. They deserve our support!

Questions pertaining to the Month of the Military Child or the Interstate Compact can be directed to MilitaryCompact@nysed.gov.

CCSD hosts the 4th Annual Month of the Military Child Celebration

Join us April 15th at 5:30 pm in the High School Auditorium as we celebrate our military students. Please RSVP below by 3pm on April 14th. Space is limited, so we request that you RSVP via ParentSquare. If you have any questions, please contact the Grants Office at (315) 493-5123 or email ccsdgrant@carthagecsd.org.

Non military-connected family are welcome to join us to celebrate the Month of the Military Child and honor their resiliency.

Stay tuned for Community Activities page in the upper right where we will highlight fun events and tours available to military children virtually and in-person.

Schools will be celebrating throughout the month.

Scroll down to see what activities your child's school has planned!

BLACK RIVER ELEMENTARY

Month long events planned by the Military Family and Life Counselor for the building

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WEST CARTHAGE ELEMENTARY

Month long events planned by the Military Family and Life Counselor for the building

Throughout the month, students will be playing Month of the Military Child Jeopardy to learn about military kids and Fort Drum.

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CARTHAGE ELEMENTARY

Month long events planned by the Military Family and Life Counselor for the building

Throughout the month, students will be playing Month of the Military Child Jeopardy to learn about military kids and Fort Drum.

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MIDDLE SCHOOL

Check back for updates.

HIGH SCHOOL

Month long events planned by the Military Family and Life Counselor for the building

An Honor Wall has been created for our military affiliated students; also a military fact will be featured weekly on the morning announcements.

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