Eight Abilene ISD schools were awarded the Purple Star Campus Designation for demonstrating support and commitment to meeting the unique needs of military-connected students and their families. Congratulations to the following schools:
Long Early Learning Center
Bassetti Elementary School
Dyess Elementary School
Taylor Elementary School
Thomas Elementary School
Ward Elementary School
Clack Middle School
Cooper High School
Purple Star schools must apply for the designation and meet specific criteria as established by the Texas Education Agency. The criteria includes designating a campus-based military liaison, maintaining an easily-accessible web page that includes information for military-connected students and their families, and more.