DENVER ~ In a ceremony held on Tuesday, Governor Jared Polis, State Board of Education Chair Rebecca McClellan, and Colorado Education Commissioner Susana Córdova came together to celebrate the designation of 22 new Purple Star Schools in the state. This recognition is given to public schools that provide specialized services and support to military-connected students and their families.

This is the second year of the Purple Star Schools program, which designates schools and school districts that offer dedicated programs and resources for military-connected students. The designation is valid for three years.

Joining Commissioner Córdova and Governor Polis at the ceremony were representatives from the Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission, as well as military school liaisons from the United States Army, Air Force, and Space Force.

Governor Polis expressed his excitement about the recognition of these 22 Colorado schools as Purple Star Schools. He stated that education is a top priority for his administration and ensuring that military-connected students and families have access to schools that work best for them is crucial in taking care of those who serve our nation in uniform.

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Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera also spoke at the ceremony, highlighting Colorado's pride in being home to military communities that contribute to national security. She emphasized the state's commitment to supporting military-connected students as they serve alongside their family members. Primavera noted that the Purple Star Schools program is just one way in which Colorado can show up for these students and provide them with necessary support to thrive.

Commissioner Córdova praised the 22 newly designated Purple Star Schools for their dedication to serving military-connected students and families. She commended these schools for going above and beyond to ensure that all students feel welcomed, supported, and a true sense of belonging regardless of where their family may be stationed.

The following schools received the Purple Star designation in 2026:

- Academy School District 20

- Air Academy High School

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- Chinook Trail Elementary School

- Chinook Trail Middle School

- The Da Vinci Academy School

- Discovery Canyon Campus Elementary School

- Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School

- Discovery Canyon Campus High School

- Woodmen-Roberts Elementary School

Aurora Public Schools

- Harmony Ridge P-8

Cheyenne Mountain School District 12

- Piñon Valley Elementary School

Colorado Springs School District 11

- Doherty High School

District 49

- Banning Lewis Ranch Academy

- Falcon Elementary School of Technology

- Falcon High School

- Grand Peak Academy

- Inspiration View Elementary School

- Meridian Ranch Elementary School

- Patriot Applied Learning Campus

- Springs Ranch Elementary

- Woodmen Hills Elementary School

Harrison School District 2

-Otero Elementary School

Widefield School District 3

-Mesa Ridge High School

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