Morningside Elementary School is dedicated to serving our military kids and their families with a caring school environment that values social-emotional skills needed for students of the military community, connecting them to relevant community and state resources.

MES is excited to be applying to receive the Purple Star Award designation. 

1. Designate a Purple Star Liaison who works in the building
2. Attend Purple Star Liaison orientation training
3. Host one annual military recognition event
4. Dedicate a military-family resource page on their school's website with the liaison's contact information, Purple Star logo and local military family resources. 
5. Schools must reapply every two years to maintain the designation.