Kentucky Virtual Academy Earns Purple Star Designation

A Commitment to Supporting Military-Connected Students 

Kentucky Virtual Academy (KYVA) is proud to announce that we have officially been awarded the Purple Star School designation, a statewide honor recognizing schools that demonstrate an unwavering commitment to supporting military-connected students and their families. This achievement reflects KYVA’s dedication to ensuring that students from active-duty, National Guard, Reserve, and veteran families feel connected, supported, and empowered to succeed—no matter where their military journey takes them. KYVA is the first and only virtual program in Kentucky to earn the Purple Star designation. 

The Purple Star School program is a state-sponsored initiative that honors schools going above and beyond to meet the unique needs of military families. Launched in Ohio in 2017 and supported by the U.S. Department of Defense, the Military Child Education Coalition, and the Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission, the program is now active in 41 states across the country. 

Schools that receive the Purple Star designation signal to families that they are committed to helping military-connected students develop the academic and social-emotional skills needed to become college-, career-, and life-ready. 

The Purple Star designation affirms that KYVA is committed to: 

• Supporting students who may relocate within Kentucky 

• Providing consistent, high-quality education regardless of where families move 

• Offering a stable learning environment during deployments or major family transitions 

With KYVA, military-connected students can remain enrolled in the same school even as their home address changes—a benefit that minimizes disruption and helps students stay focused on learning. 

Support for Military Families at KYVA 

KYVA offers a range of supports and resources designed to help military‑connected students thrive, including: 

• Easy-to-access Military Family Resources page 

• Guidance from our Purple Star Liaison, School Counselor Justin Fuller 

• Support during transitions, including deployments, moves, or changes in family circumstances 

• Consistent academic pathways, no matter where students relocate within the state 

Our goal is to reduce disruption, increase stability, and provide meaningful support. 

Purple Star designation is more than a badge of recognition—it is a promise. 

A promise to continue improving the resources, support, and stability we provide. 
A promise to honor your service and sacrifices. 
A promise to ensure every military-connected student feels seen, supported, and set up for success. 

If you are a current KYVA military-connected family and have questions, need support, or want to learn more about the services available to you, reach out to our Purple Star Liaison and School Counselor for grades 7–9, Mr. Justin Fuller.  

For families seeking a stable, flexible, and military-supportive learning environment, we invite you to explore what makes KYVA and visit our enrollment page to learn more about joining our school community. We are honored to support your family—every step of the way. 

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