13 public schools earn Florida Purple Star School of Distinction designation

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Thirteen Miami-Dade County public schools have earned the prestigious Florida Purple Star School of Distinction Designation for their extensive support of military families.

This marks the first time Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) has participated in this process, and all 13 schools successfully met the rigorous requirements for this recognition. Once awarded, schools retain the designation for three school years.

The 2024 recipients include the following:
Air Base K-8 Center for International Education
American Senior High School
G. Holmes Braddock Senior High School
Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High School
Homestead Senior High School
Hubert O. Sibley K-8 Academy
John I. Smith K-8 Center
Maritime & Science Technology (MAST) Academy
Miami Killian Senior High School
Miami Senior High School
Miami Southridge Senior High School
North Miami Beach Senior High School
Southwest Miami Senior High School

Established by the Florida Legislature in 2021, the Florida Purple Star School of Distinction Designation honors schools that excel in supporting the unique needs of military families, assisting military-connected students in overcoming critical challenges, and providing essential resources to help them transition smoothly to a new school environment.

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