Submitted by HSE Schools
Five more Hamilton Southeastern Schools (HSE) have earned the Indiana Purple Star School designation, bringing the district’s total to 18 schools recognized for their commitment to supporting military-connected students and families.
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The five HSE schools earning the 2026 Purple Star designation are:
- Deer Creek Elementary School
- Fall Creek Elementary School
- Fall Creek Intermediate School
- Hoosier Road Elementary School
- Riverside Intermediate School
“Military families make incredible sacrifices, and their children deserve to feel supported and connected when they walk through our doors,” Superintendent Dr. Matt Kegley said. “We’re proud to see five more of our schools earn this recognition. It’s a reflection of the care our staff puts into making sure every student and family feels welcome and valued.”
The recognition comes ahead of Veterans Day as Governor Mike Braun and the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) honor 76 schools across the state for their efforts to support military families and recognize those who serve.
To earn the designation, schools must meet several criteria, including providing dedicated resources and trained points of contact for military families, hosting annual programs honoring military service, maintaining public displays recognizing service members and demonstrating school board support for military-connected students and families.
The designation is valid for three years. These five schools join 13 other HSE schools recognized in 2025, further strengthening the district’s commitment to honoring and supporting military families.
To learn more about how HSE Schools supports military-connected students and families, visit hseschools.org/community/military-children-and-families.
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