Valley Local Schools receive Ohio Department of Education Purple Star Award
NELSONVILLE – Valley High School from the Valley Local School District was recognized at the Ohio School Boards Association’s Southeast Region. Mrs. Gina McClay is pictured holding Valley High School’s Purple Star recognition award with the banner displayed in the background. She continuously strives to support children of current military personnel, keeps track of Valley graduates who have served or are currently serving in the military, and offers guidance for those considering entering the military. Mrs. McClay was instrumental in Valley High School and Valley Local School District receiving the Purple Star designation.
Recognition took place during the Southeast Region’s Fall Conference on September 29, 2022. The Conference took place at the Tri-County Career Center.
The Ohio Department of Education established the Purple Star Award for military-friendly public schools and recognizes those schools that show a major commitment to students and families connected to our nation’s military. Across the state, 94 schools received the award as a New School Designation for a period from 2022-2025. 8 of those 94 schools are from the Southeast Region.
The Southeast Region is comprised of 18 counties representing 84 school districts.
For more information, contact OSBA or your local school district.
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