Five Schools Earn Purple Star Award

Five Loudoun County Public Schools were named recipients of the Purple Star Award for the 2023-24 school year: Cardinal Ridge and Legacy elementary schools; J. Michael Lunsford Middle School; and Riverside and Rock Ridge high schools.

This award is presented to schools that demonstrate military-friendly practices and a commitment to military students and families. The Purple Star is conferred through a vote by the Virginia Council on the Educational Opportunity for Military Children. 

In addition to a recognition resolution, each school will be presented the coveted Purple Star Award challenge coin. This coin recognizes the practice of bestowing unit coins to those who have contributed to the mission. 

LCPS schools that have received Purple Star recognition include:

2019-2020

Trailside Middle School

2021-2022

Brambleton Middle School

River Bend Middle School

2022-2023

Belmont Ridge Middle School

Madison’s Trust Elementary School

Stone Hill Middle School

Trailside Middle School

Willard Middle School

2023-2024

Cardinal Ridge Elementary School

J. Michael Lunsford Middle School

Legacy Elementary School

Riverside High School

Rock Ridge High School

Published November 16, 2023