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Purple Star Program



Purple Star School Program

Florida Virtual School is proud to support military families as a Purple Star District.

The Florida Purple Star School of Distinction Designation was established by the Florida legislature in 2021 and its purpose is to recognize schools that support the unique needs of military families, help military-connected students navigate critical challenges and provide resources for military-connected students when transitioning to a new school environment.

Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) is the national advocate for Purple Star Schools. Learn more about MCEC and the Purple Star School program.

Purple Star School of Distinction

 

Schools of Distinction

Council Representatives

  • Purple Star School of Distinction Council Coordinator - Brett Cucuel
  • Purple Star School of Distinction Representative - Elementary School - Sabrina Edwards
  • Purple Star School of Distinction Representative - Middle School - Margaret Jacquard
  • Purple Star School of Distinction Representative - High School - Nicole Elenzweig

Featured Stories

Military Student Completes Florida Driver Education Course from South Korea

July 15, 2026

Military Family Student Completes Florida Driver Education Course from South Korea

Florida Virtual School Flex (individual courses) student Emily Charpentier, who currently lives in South Korea, recently completed the FLVS driver education course from abroad, preparing her to apply for a learner’s permit when she returns to the state this summer.

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Florida Virtual School Educator Named First Female Commander of Marianna VFW Post

December 5, 2025

Florida Virtual School Educator Named First Female Commander of Marianna VFW Post

FLVS congratulates Jenel D’Alessandro, a science instructor for Florida Virtual Middle School, on becoming the first female commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 12046 in Marianna, Florida.

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Military service member kneeling on a front lawn, embracing two children running toward them, with an American flag on the house.

November 11, 2025

FLVS Named Purple Star School of Distinction for Outstanding Support of Military Families

Florida Virtual Full Time Public Schools (FLVS Full Time) has been named a Purple Star School of Distinction in recognition of its strong commitment to supporting military-connected students and their families.

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