Dayton Elementary among schools honored as Nevada Purple Star school
Dayton Elementary School in Lyon County was honored Wednesday along 13 other schools including Carson High in Carson City as a Nevada Purple Star School.
Schools receiving the designation have committed to supporting the educational and social-emotional needs of military-connected children and their families.
Dayton Elementary posted photos and video on its Facebook page to recognize the event.
“Month of the Military Child is a time to recognize the sacrifices that military-connected children make, and to applaud them for their courage and resilience,” said Jhone Ebert, Superintendent of Public Instruction. “Military-connected children play an important role in our schools and communities, and Purple Star Schools are demonstrating a commitment to supporting them.”
The award announcements coincide with Month of the Military Child, proclaimed by Gov. Joe Lombardo to recognize the nearly 11,000 military-connected children in Nevada.
During celebrations this month, each school will be presented with a certificate and banner. The 14 schools receiving the designation join 28 other Nevada schools that have received the award since the program began in 2021.
Other schools wishing to earn the designation can begin the application process online. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and designations are awarded annually during April.
The Purple Star School Award Program is facilitated by the Nevada Department of Education in partnership with the Nevada Military Interstate Compact Commission Council.
The 14 schools receiving the award are:
Dayton Elementary School, Lyon County School District
Carson High School, Carson City School District
Advanced Technologies Academy, Clark County School District
Kenneth Divich Elementary School, Clark County School District
Northwest Career and Technical Academy, Clark County School District
Scherkenbach Elementary School, Clark County School District
Shadow Ridge High School, Clark County School District
Victoria Fertitta Leadership Academy, Clark County School District
Legacy Traditional School - North Valley Campus, State Public Charter School Authority
Faith Lutheran Academy, Las Vegas
Faith Lutheran Preschool, Las Vegas
Innovation Academy, Las Vegas
Mojave Springs School, Las Vegas
Mountain View Christian Schools, Las Vegas