Sixteen Region 9 campuses have been recognized by the Texas Education Agency with the 2026–27 Purple Star Campus Designation, an honor recognizing schools for their commitment to supporting military-connected students and their families.

The Purple Star Campus Designation recognizes Texas public school campuses that demonstrate exceptional support for the unique needs of students from military families. To earn the designation, campuses must meet several criteria, including providing a campus-based military liaison, maintaining resources for military-connected families, implementing a transition program for military-connected students and supporting at least one military-focused initiative.

Region 9's 2026–27 Purple Star campuses are:

Burkburnett ISD

• John G. Tower Elementary School

Wichita Falls ISD

• Milam Elementary
• Booker T. Washington Elementary
• Brook Village Early Childhood Center
• Burgess Elementary
• Crockett Elementary
• Cunningham Elementary
• Fain Elementary
• Fowler Elementary
• Franklin Elementary
• Legacy High School
• Memorial High School
• Rider Middle School
• Scotland Park Elementary
• Sheppard AFB Elementary
• West Foundation Elementary

The 16 Region 9 campuses are among more than 300 campuses across Texas earning the designation this year. 

Established by the 86th Texas Legislature through Senate Bill 1557, the Purple Star Campus Designation recognizes schools that provide comprehensive support to military-connected students and their families. 

Region 9 ESC congratulates these campuses and their staff for their commitment to welcoming, supporting and serving military-connected students and families across our region.

Learn more about the Purple Star Campus Designation from TEA