Military Connected Student Events 

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 - "Purple Up! For Military Kids Day"

“Purple Up! For Military Kids” is a day in April set aside for everyone around the Nation to show their support for military-connected students. VDOE encourages the entire school community – teachers, principals, students, parents, bus drivers, etc. – to wear purple on April 15, 2026, to show support for our military students and appreciation for their strength and sacrifices. Purple represents the blending of the colors of the five branches of our armed forces. Here in Virginia, we are proud to be home to Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, Space Force, and National Guard and Reserve families. VDOE has provided the attached flyer to display in your school for the Purple Up! celebration. Additional resources for the Month of the Military Child are available on VDOE's website.

Thursday, April 23, 2026 - Joint Base Langley-Eustis (JBLE) 3rd Annual "Take Your Kid to Work Day"

The JBLE team has planned a full day of career-oriented opportunities for students in grades PreK-12 aligned with the national "Take Your Kid to Work Day". The event is designed to be a "Choose Your Own Adventure," where children can first see their parents' occupations and then explore a wide range of hands-on career experiences across the installation. Throughout the day, students will hear firsthand from personnel about the pivotal experiences that shaped their professional journeys. By sharing these stories, the goal is to inspire students to reach their full potential and provide a meaningful, hands-on experience that directly supports the school division's college and career readiness objectives.