KILLEEN, Texas ( FOX 44 ) – The Killeen Independent School District has announced that nine additional schools were recognized recently as Purple Star Designated Campuses by the Texas Education Agency (TEA).
The district says this designation highlights strong school support for military-connected students and families. The 29 new Purple Star campuses moved the total number of Purple Star campuses to 38. The designation is a two-year distinction.
The Purple Star Campus Designation is a special honor created by the 86th Texas Legislature through SB 1557, recognizing Texas school districts and open-enrollment charter school campuses which show their support and commitment to meeting the unique needs of military-connected students and their families. The district says it proudly serves the students of Killeen, Harker Heights, Nolanville and Fort Cavazos.
The following Killeen ISD campuses are currently Purple Star Campuses:
Brookhaven Elementary School
Cedar Valley Elementary School
Clarke Elementary School
Clear Creek Elementary School
Dr. Joseph A. Fowler Elementary School
Haynes Elementary School
Iduma Elementary School
Ira Cross Elementary School
Killeen Elementary School
Maude Moore Wood Elementary School
Meadows Elementary School
Montague Village Elementary School
Mountain View Elementary School
Nolanville Elementary School
Oveta Culp Hobby Elementary School
Pershing Park Elementary School
Reeces Creek Elementary School
Richard E. Cavazos Elementary School
Saegert Elementary School
Skipcha Elementary School
Timber Ridge Elementary School
Venable Village Elementary School
Willow Springs Elementary School
Chaparral High School
Early College High School
Ellison High School
Harker Heights High School
Killeen High School
Killeen ISD Career Center
Pathways Academic Campus
Robert M. Shoemaker High School
Audie Murphy Middle School
Charles E. Patterson Middle School
Liberty Hill Middle School
Manor Middle School
Nolan Middle School
Palo Alto Middle School
Roy J. Smith Middle School
The district says in order to receive the Purple Star Campus Designation, a school must meet the following criteria:
Designate a campus-based military liaison.
Create and maintain an easily accessible web page that includes information for military-connected students and their families.
Host a campus transition program.
Offer at least one of the following initiatives: A resolution showing support for military-connected students and families; participation in Month of the Military Child or Military Family Month; or a partnership with a school liaison officer to encourage and provide opportunities for active-duty military members.
(Courtesy: Killeen Independent School District) Copyright 2024 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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