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Purple Star Awards - Oasis Recognized for Supporting Military Students

Purple Star Awards - Oasis Recognized for Supporting Military Students
Oasis officials and guests celebrate Purple Star recognition.

Oasis Academy College Prep middle school and high school programs were honored on April 24 as Purple Star Schools, recognizing their work to support military families and students. The Purple Star program helps highlight schools that make extra efforts to ease the challenges military kids face when moving between schools, states, and even different countries. With families moving every few years, finding a school that understands those struggles can make a big difference.

The recognition was especially meaningful with April being the Month of the Military Child — a time dedicated to honoring the strength and resilience of military kids everywhere.

This year, Nevada added 14 new Purple Star Schools, bringing the total to 44 across the state. Out of about 760 public schools, that’s a big honor, and it’s exciting to see Oasis Academy – with   enrollment of nearly 100 military students of the 818 students enrolled, on the list. Guest speaker Oasis Academy parent and pilot retired U.S. Navy Commander Kristopher Nastro was followed by KellyLynn Charles from the Department of Education, sharing importance of recognizing and supporting military-connected students.

The dandelion is the official flower of military kids, and it’s easy to see why — they grow and bloom wherever life plants them. Congratulations to Oasis Academy for helping make Fallon a welcoming place for military families. 

 

 

 

 


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