The Alabama Purple Star Schools Program and Committee, established by the Legislature with the passage of Act 2021-7 recognizes the efforts of the K-12 schools in the state that are committed and supportive of military students, and their families, as they transition to their new homes and schools. The Purple Star School program was designed to help mitigate the challenges of high mobility by setting standards for and publicly designating military-friendly schools. The Purple Star Award 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 on site.

• Welcome to our Military Family Resource/Purple Heart page! We are dedicated to supporting our military-connected students and their families. Whether you're stationed here temporarily or are adjusting to life as a military family, this page is designed to provide helpful information and resources to ensure a smooth transition and successful school experience.

  Here, you will find:

  • School Support Services: Resources for counseling, academic support, and extracurricular activities to help students thrive.
  • Military Support Networks: Links to local military family organizations, support groups, and events that offer a sense of community and connection.
  • Transition Assistance: Tips and resources to help students adjust to new schools and locations, with guidance on academic placement, enrollment, and special programs.
  • Parent Involvement: Opportunities for parents to get involved in school activities and stay informed about their child’s progress.

  Our goal is to provide your family with the resources and support you need to succeed academically and feel at home, no matter where your journey takes you. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to our staff for additional assistance.

• Alabama’s Heroes Welcome Initiative — The Heroes Welcome Initiative works together with representatives located in communities across Alabama and is committed to providing military families with information and resources available.
• Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs — Provides comprehensive care and quality service to Alabama’s veterans, and their families, with regard to health care, education, disability benefits, long-term care, and burial honors.
• Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission Alabama is one of 50 states involved in the Interstate Compact for Educational Opportunities for Military Children, which is working to ensure that military children are properly enrolled in schools, have eligibility for school activities and have assistance in meeting graduation requirements.
• The Alabama Military Stability Commission and Alabama Military Stability Foundation – The Military Stability Commission, chaired by Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth and Military Stability Foundation work in conjunction to proactively ensure the stability of Alabama-assigned DOD resources by study and evaluation of all currently assigned military forces or civilian contractors and the move of these resources within, to, and from the State of Alabama. The operational arm of the Military Stability Commission, the Military Stability Foundation is a private, non-profit foundation which was incorporated in September 2011. The Foundation works directly with the Commission, Alabama-assigned DOD installations, and the communities that surround and support them to develop and implement measures to retain and strengthen Alabama’s military assets and infrastructure and to assist in preparations for any impending Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) or similar process.
• Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC)– The Military Child Education Coalition’s work is focused on ensuring quality educational opportunities for all military children affected by mobility, family separation and transition. | Voice for the Military Child: a newsletter for friends of the MCEC
• Touching Base– Touching Base is a quarterly U.S. Department of Education newsletter for the military community.

Contact East for more information and assistance: 334-664-4061- just ask for Purple Star support and we will put you through to a school member to help.