12 Hillsborough County Schools Honored For Support Of Veterans

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL — Hillsborough County Public Schools announced that 12 schools have been named Purple Star Schools of Distinction by the Florida Department of Education.

This distinction recognizes schools that support the unique needs of military families.

The Florida Purple Star School of Distinction Designation was established by the Florida legislature in 2021 and further defined in Rule 6A-1.0999, Florida Administrative Code.

Once awarded, schools will maintain their designation as a Purple Star School of Distinction for three school years.

The purpose of the Purple Star School of Distinction Designation 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.

Purple Star Schools of Distinction include:

• Bevis Elementary School
• Chiaramonte Elementary School
• Doby Elementary School
• East Bay High School
• FishHawk Creek Elementary School
• Franklin Middle Magnet School
• Randall Middle School
• Madison Middle School
• Progress Village Middle Magnet School of the Arts
• Roland Park K-8 Magnet School
• Shore Elementary Magnet School of the Arts
• Robinson High School

Meanwhile, schools throughout the school district held special ceremonies to honor veterans for Veterans Day.