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Jackson Local Schools is an all Purple Star District

 

 
 
Our appreciation Purple Star Military Breakfast is this coming Tuesday, March 24, 2026. We look forward to greeting our military families. It is not too late to attend; please complete the RSVP link below the invitation.
Together, we can show our gratitude and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who have served.  
Breakfast

RSVP Military Breakfast

 

Military-Connected Youth march 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

🏠 Family, Career & Community

🎖️ Veteran Benefits

✅ 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.