Eleven schools in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District received the Purple Star Award during a ceremony at Lathrop High School on Friday, April 15, 2022. The Purple Star Award is designated for military-friendly schools that are committed to supporting the unique educational and social-emotional needs of military-connected families. In total, 20 Alaskan schools were honored that met the unique requirements of the award.
The ceremony was emceed by Lathrop High students and included Lathrop JROTC, concert choir, cheerleaders, Hunter Elementary’s Choir (2nd and 3rd graders), speeches from Alaska Department of Education and Early Development Commissioner Dr. Michael Johnson and Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission - MIC3 Acting Commissioner Terry Ryals, followed by award presentations.
Before and after the event, Chief School Administrator Karen Melin, toured 6 of our Purple Star Schools with DEED Commissioner Dr. Michael Johnson, MIC3 Commissioner Terry Ryals, Fort Wainwright Army Garrison Commanders Colonel Nathan Surrey and Command Sergeant Major Ruben Murillo Jr., and Eielson Air Force Base Colonel Stuart Williamson. Thank you to the statewide and military leadership that participated in the ceremony, walked the halls of our schools, and met with staff and students. It was a full and memorable day.
Congratulations to the following schools on this incredible achievement!
• Anderson Elementary School, Eielson AFB
• Arctic Light Elementary
• Ben Eielson Middle & Senior High School
• Crawford Elementary School
• Discovery Peak Charter School
• Hunter Elementary School
• Lathrop High School
• North Pole High School
• North Pole Middle School
• Tanana Middle School
• West Valley High School
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