Three Brevard Â鶹¸ßÇå Awarded the Purple Star Campus Distinction
Viera, FL – Three BPS schools are among 73 Florida schools awarded the Purple Star School of Distinction due to their support for military families.
Roosevelt Â鶹¸ßÇå, Sea Park Â鶹¸ßÇå, and Space Coast Jr./Sr. High were all announced as Purple Star schools by Governor Ron DeSantis.
To earn the Florida Purple Star School of Distinction Designation, schools are required to maintain the following:
- A school military point of contact to serve as the central liaison for military families.
- A school webpage for military students and families that includes resources like academic planning, transition planning, and educational opportunities.
- A student-led transition program to assist military students coming into the school.
- Staff professional development to identify and respond to the needs of military families.
- Five (5) percent open enrollment seats for military students and families.
- Three additional activities to support military families, such as participating in a service project to connect the school with the military community, hosting an annual military recognition event, or offering a JROTC program, among others.
For this year’s recipients, the Purple Star School of Distinction designation lasts through the 2025-26 school year.
Last year, Cocoa Beach Jr./Sr. High School, Holland Â鶹¸ßÇå School, and Quest Â鶹¸ßÇå School were honored as Purple Star Â鶹¸ßÇå of Distinction.
For more information about the Purple Star Â鶹¸ßÇå of Distinction program and a complete list of schools, visit
Posted 11.13.23