Sixteen Miami-Dade Public Schools Earn Florida Purple Star School of Distinction Designation

Sixteen Miami-Dade County public schools have earned the prestigious Florida Purple Star School of Distinction Designation for their extensive support of military families. This is in addition to the 13 schools that were awarded as part of the inaugural cohort in 2024, all of which retain their designation until 2027.  

The 2025 recipients include the following:

•    Coral Gables Senior High School
•    Cutler Bay Senior High School
•    Dr. Toni Bilbao Preparatory Academy
•    Hialeah Senior High School
•    Homestead Middle School
•    Laura C. Saunders Elementary School
•    Miami Beach Senior High School
•    Miami Carol City Senior High School
•    Miami Norland Senior High School
•    Miami Sunset Senior High School
•    North Miami Senior High School
•    Redland Middle School
•    South Dade Middle School
•    South Dade Senior High School
•    South Miami Senior High School
•    Southwood Midde School

Established by the Florida Legislature in 2021, the Florida Purple Star School of Distinction Designation honors schools that excel in supporting the unique needs of military families, assisting military-connected students in overcoming critical challenges, and providing essential resources to help them transition smoothly to a new school environment.

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