Our school is working to receive the Purple Star Designation from the Indiana Department of Education in recognition of our commitment to supporting students and families connected to the military. This designation is valid for three years and represents our ongoing dedication to the unique needs of military-connected children.

Our Commitment

We proudly meet the criteria established by the Indiana Department of Education, including:

• Military Family Point of Contact (POC):
  Adam Stroud, Assistant Principal
  Email: strouda@paoli.k12.in.us | Phone: (812) 723-3905

• POC training completed and updated regularly.

• This dedicated webpage with military family resources.

• Annual military recognition events (Veterans Day Program, Purple Up! Day).

• Public military honor display in the school.

• School Board resolution in support of military-connected families.

• Interviews for qualified active-duty service members, veterans, and their immediate family members.

Dedicated Resources & Links for Military Families

Indiana-Specific Resources

• Indiana Department of Education Purple Star Schools Program – IN DOE Purple Star Information

• Indiana National Guard Family Programs – Family Assistance Centers

• Indiana Military Family Relief Fund – Financial Assistance Information

• Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission (MIC3) – Indiana MIC3 Details

National Resources

• Military OneSource – www.militaryonesource.mil
  24/7 support for service members and families

• Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) – www.militarychild.org
  Educational support programs and resources for military-connected students.

• National Military Family Association – www.militaryfamily.org
  Advocacy, resources, and programs for military families.

• Operation Homefront – www.operationhomefront.org
  Financial assistance, transitional housing, and family support services.
  

About Our Point of Contact

“My goal is to make every military-connected student feel welcomed, supported, and equipped to thrive academically and socially at our school.”
— Adam Stroud, Military Family POC

Our Commitment in Action

• Veterans Day Assembly: Featuring guest speakers and student performances honoring service members.

• Purple Up! Day during April (Month of the Military Child) to recognize and celebrate our military students.

• Lobby Military Display Wall showcasing our appreciation of service members connected to our students and staff.

School Board Resolution

Read our Board Resolution Supporting Military Families (PDF) outlining our pledge to serve military-connected students with compassion and excellence.