The Purple Star designation is awarded to military-friendly schools that have demonstrated their commitment to meeting the needs of military-connected students and their families. Since 2022, a total of 11 schools have been recognized for their outstanding resources and supportive practices for our military-connected families. The following schools designated as Purple Star schools are:

• Andrews Pre-K 8 School

• Armstrong School for the Arts 

• Barron Elementary School

• Burbank Elementary School 

• Cooper Elementary Magnet School for Technology

• Eaton Fundamental Middle School 

• Jones Magnet Middle School 

• Kecoughtan High School 

• Kilgore Gifted Center

• Langley Elementary School

• Machen Elementary School

• Phenix PreK-8 School

• Phoebus High School

• Smith Elementary School

• Syms Middle School 

• Tarrant Middle School