Geary USD 475 was the first district in Kansas to implement the pilot of the Military Child Education Coalition's Purple Star School Program within its schools. There was a one-year anniversary recognition&nbsp; of the program during the Board of Education meeting Tuesday night.

This program helps schools “respond to the educational and social-emotional challenges military-connected children face during their transition to a new school,” according to the MCEC’s website, and keeps military-affiliated students “on track to be college, workforce, and life-ready.” Geary County will continue to report its results to state leaders throughout the process.

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/9/1631126056340.jpeg" alt="(From left) Fort Riley Garrison Commander Col. William McKannay, Board of Education President Dr. Anwar Khoury, and Superintendent Dr. Reginald Eggleston with the Purple Star School Program plaque" />
                        <figcaption>(From left) Fort Riley Garrison Commander Col. William McKannay, Board of Education President Dr. Anwar Khoury, and Superintendent Dr. Reginald Eggleston with the Purple Star School Program plaque</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>Geary USD 475 was the first district in Kansas to implement the pilot of the Military Child Education Coalition's Purple Star School Program within its schools. There was a one-year anniversary recognition&nbsp; of the program during the Board of Education meeting Tuesday night.</p><p>This program helps schools “respond to the educational and social-emotional challenges military-connected children face during their transition to a new school,” according to the MCEC’s website, and keeps military-affiliated students “on track to be college, workforce, and life-ready.” Geary County will continue to report its results to state leaders throughout the process.</p>

USD 475 recognizes Purple Star School Program anniversary