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Autauga County
The Alabama Department of Education recognized six Autauga County schools as 2025 Purple Star Schools recipient renewals, for a total of nine schools in the 12-school district. This year’s renewals are among 129 schools state-wide, earning this designation for their commitment to students and families connected to the nation’s military.
2025 Purple Star School Renewals
Pine Level Elementary School
Prattville Elementary School
Prattville Intermediate School
Prattville Kindergarten School
Prattville Primary School
Marbury High School
“We want to ensure every student who moves to Alabama is given every opportunity for academic growth and achievement – and the Purple Star School Program helps families identify military-friendly schools and helps local schools become more prepared to address the challenges facing these students,” said State Superintendent Dr. Eric G. Mackey. The Alabama Purple Star Schools program was established by the state legislature in 2021 and recognizes the efforts of K-12 schools that are committed to supporting military students and their families as they transition to new homes and schools. For schools to qualify, they must have the following activities:
- The school must have a staff point of contact for military students and families who serves as the primary liaison between them and the school.
- The liaison completes professional development on special considerations for military students and families.
- The liaison identifies and informs teachers of the military-connected students in their schools and the special considerations military families and students should receive.
- The school maintains a dedicated page for the Purple Star Program on its website featuring resources for military families.
- The school must maintain a student-led transition program with a faculty or staff advisor. This program should provide peer support for newly enrolled and transitioning students.
“Growing up in a military family typically means six to eight moves during a child’s school career,” said Rebecca Thomas, communications coordinator for Autauga County Schools. “It is our privilege to partner with these families to assist them with transitions to and from the River Region area with services such as Student-to-Student programs in our Purple Star-designated schools, school-based military advocates, and dynamic partnerships with the military-affiliated organizations in our community.”
The 2025 Purple Star School renewals join Daniel Pratt Elementary School, Prattville Junior High School, and Prattville High School in affirming their commitment to the district’s military-connected students and families.
