Purple Star- Military Connected Youth

The Purple Star Award designation is a state-sponsored recognition for individual schools’ dedication and support of military-connected youth. Our mission is to instill a sense of connection and strengthen resilience within Kentucky’s military- connected youth. Schools must complete four requirements to receive the Purple Star Award.  Schools awarded the Purple Star designation lets military-connected students and families know, whether they are active duty, National Guard, Reserves, or Veterans, that their school is dedicated to helping their child gain the educational and social-emotional skills necessary to be college-, workforce- and life-ready. The program started in Ohio in 2017 and is supported by the US Department of Defense, Military Child Education Coalition, and the Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission. Currently, 41 states across the United States implement the program in their schools and school districts.

Staff Liaison for Military Families: Damien Hammons, Academic Interventionist, Damien.Hammons@bville.kyschools.us

Mission: 
At Barbourville City School, we are dedicated to supporting military-connected youth and their families.

• Military families are encouraged to contact our staff liaison for assistance in navigating support organizations in our area.
• Resources and local support organizations include, but are not limited to:
  • Local Area Military Installations
  • Resources for Families (Purple Star Program)
  • Kentucky State and Federal Resources for Military Families (Military One Source)
  • Extension Military Families Program (University of Kentucky)