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Jackson Local Schools is an all Purple Star District

 

 
 
Jackson High School is proud to support local veterans this holiday season through the Veterans Wish Tree program. Beginning November 1, a tree will be displayed in the high school lobby adorned with tags representing individual veterans’ wishes. Members of our community are invited to stop by, select a tag, and fulfill a veteran’s wish by donating the requested gift. Gifts may be dropped off at the high school main office.
Together, we can show our gratitude and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who have served.  

 

Ohio Military Kids Winter Wonderland

Ohio Military Kids (OMK) is hosting its annual Winter Wonderland event on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Military families, including veterans, can enjoy crafts, activities, and refreshments. The event will be held in the Columbus area and families can visit anytime during the event. The exact location will be shared with families after registration.

Registration is open until Nov. 28. Contact Andrew Seward at 614-257-8876 or andrew.j.seward.ctr@army.mil with any questions. 

Operation Homefront - Military Child of the Year Award

Military-Connected youth January bulletin

Military-Connected Youth December Bulletin

Purple Star Family Welcome Letter

Saluting Those Who Serve

Jackson Local Schools honors their students and family members of active-duty military personnel and veterans. Our mission is to strive for excellence and to assist the children of military families to be successful at school and in the community. With the challenges that come with being in a military family, we want to extend our hands out to assist you in any way possible. Moving to a new area can be difficult, and our goal is to help our families make the transition as smoothly as possible. Below you will find helpful links to several military family resources.

I respectfully serve as the district military liaison. I can be reached via email monica.myers@jackson.sparcc.org.

Thank you for your service!

Dr. Monica M. Myers, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment

 

Supporting Ohio's Military Families

Since Sept. 11, 2001, more than 18,000 Ohio National Guard members have been deployed to serve in the global war on terrorism. Altogether, more than 60,000 Ohioans have actively served their nation away from home. Approximately 34,000 students in Ohio are members of military families. Frequent moves and family separations through deployments, as well as reintegration issues make life especially challenging. Ohio offers a number of programs to assist military families. 

Purple Star Award

The Purple Star Award for military-friendly schools recognizes schools that show a major commitment to students and families connected to our nation’s military. Schools that earn the award will receive a special Purple Star recognition to display onsite. Learn More

Month of the Military Child

In 1986, the Secretary of Defense designated each April as “The Month of the Military Child” and all branches of services provide special days and events to honor their children. This commemoration recognizes the contributions that military children make as their parents, guardians and families serve our nation. Because of their resilience and ability to deal with life-changing events, military children are an inspiration and a source of pride for our nation.

Military Children on the Move

Military Children on the Move

This a military-operated website designed to help Military Connected Families in every aspect of their life. This is a site that can help families in a variety of aspects other than just education. There is a wealth of information intended to assist the military family.

Military-Connected Families & Students Resources

Jackson Local Schools Purple Star Page

We are proud to support our military-connected students and families. Below are trusted resources from the Department of Defense (DoD), TRICARE, and other official organizations designed to help with health care, education, and family support.

Health & Well-Being

Education & Academic Support

American Public University

APU aims to inform and guide veterans on how to use their VA benefits at universities. Here’s the link for your convenience:
https://www.apu.apus.edu/tuition-and-financing/paying-for-school/veterans-benefits/

The resource covers the following topics:

  • GI Bill options 
  • Steps to using VA benefits
  • The Top UP benefit
  • Veteran Readiness and Employment Service (VR&E)
  • Cybersecurity Policies Every Nonprofit Should Have
  • Survivors & Dependent benefits
  • Veteran Tuition Grant

Family & Career Resources

  • Military OneSource
    A 24/7 support hub for military families covering counseling, relocation, deployment, finances, and more.

  • Troops to Teachers
    A program helping service members and veterans transition into careers as K–12 public school teachers.

Educator License Fees Waived for Veterans and Those in the Military

The Ohio Department of Education is eliminating fees for educator licenses to recognize the contributions of military families. Beginning Jan. 2, 2015, the fees for any initial Ohio educator license, permit or certificate – or for a renewal – will be waived for candidates who are veterans or current service members of all branches of the United States Armed Forces, including the National Guard or Reserves. Spouses of active duty services members also may receive a license free of charge. Learn More.

✅ All of these links are official and publicly vetted by the U.S. Department of Defense, TRICARE, or partner organizations. They are safe for families and schools to use and share.