April is the Month of the Military Child, a time to recognize and celebrate the strength, resilience, and sacrifices of military-connected children.
Communities across the country will observe Purple Up Day on various dates in April. While April 15, 2026 is the most commonly recognized national day, some organizations observe it on different dates, including April 10 and April 22. No matter the day, the message remains the same: wear purple to show support for military youth.
The color purple represents the unity of all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, blending the colors of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard.
As we head toward April, our schools with a high population of military-connected students will be sharing and promoting school-specific activities and efforts to honor and uplift military children across our district.
We encourage students, staff, and families to wear purple, participate in school activities, and join us in recognizing the incredible military children in our community.