Special Issue: MIC3 Purple Up! Highlights

May 5, 2022

Special Issue: Purple Up! Highlights

Thank you for Purpling Up! for Military Kids in April and tagging us on social media! We enjoyed seeing your events and activities. Several states issued statewide Month of the Military Child (MOTMC) proclamations. For more highlights check out our video!

Scholarship Awarded to Arkansas Senior

Arkansas' Cabot School District awarded a $4,000 scholarship to senior Faith Johnson at a recent assembly. Faith's father, Major (Ret.) Christopher Johnson served 14 years in the Air Force and 8 years in the Arkansas Air National Guard. She plans to attend the University of Arkansas and major in Psychology. Congratulations Faith!

Missouri's First Lady Parson Celebrates Military Children

The Waynesville R-VI School District (WSD) hosted a statewide kickoff for Month of the Military Child on April 6th. First Lady Teresa Parson expressed her appreciation for military families and presented the Governor’s Resolution declaring April as the Month of the Military Child. In addition, Dr. Margie Vandeven, Missouri Commissioner of Education and MIC3 Commissioner, Dr. Brian Henry, highlighted the importance of supporting military kids. WSD students, Malia Shirley and Anthony Esguerra, shared the challenges of continually moving schools, while Wood Elementary fifth graders from Ms. Jenna McCann’s class led the Pledge of Allegiance and presented dignitaries with Month of the Military Child artwork from throughout the district.

Freedom Elementary Hosts Wyoming Proclamation Signing

On April 18th, the Laramie County School District 1 in Cheyenne, Wyoming hosted a special assembly at Freedom Elementary School which serves Warren Air Force Base. MIC3 Wyoming Commissioner, Chad Delbridge, is Freedom's Principal and hosted the event. Governor Mark Gordon singed a proclamation declaring April to be The Month of the Military Child. Also in attendance were First Lady Jennie Gordon, Col. Catherine Barrington, Chief Master Sgt. Nicholas Taylor, Col. Carolyn Ammons and Lt. Col. Phillip Wheeler.

Connecticut Purple's Up! For Military Kids

On April 6th, the Connecticut State Board of Education celebrated the resilience of military children by wearing purple. Governor Ned Lamont issued a Proclamation declaring April as the Month of the Military Child.

The event was coordinated by the Connecticut State Department of Education and MIC3 CT Commissioner and Chair, Laura Anastasio.

Local Soldiers in Tennessee Visit Rossview School

To celebrate MOTMC, Rossview Elementary School hosted Fort Campbell service members. The soldiers showcased military vehicles and equipment which provided students a unique opportunity to ask questions, as well as a chance to learn about the role and responsibilities of soldiers. The Rossview Parent Teacher Organization also celebrated military students by gifting goodie bags.