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YCSD Schools Earn Virginia Purple Star Designation

Magruder Elementary School has joined the list of schools within the division recognized for their commitment to serving military children and their families. These schools receive a three-year designation as a Virginia Department of Education Purple Star School. Coventry Elementary School, Grafton Bethel Elementary School and Tabb Middle School were also honored for the second time, bringing the total number of YCSD schools earning this designation to 11.

The Purple Star award honors schools that demonstrate a commitment to meeting military families’ needs while also providing resources and programming related to transitions and academic planning. Virginia is home to several of the largest and most important military installations in the country and approximately 31% of all YCSD students have at least one parent serving in the military.