FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, November 7, 2025
Nearly 100 Indiana Schools Recognized for
Commitment to Service Members, Veterans, and Families
INDIANAPOLIS — As communities across the state prepare to honor Veterans Day, Indiana schools are once again being recognized for their significant display of commitment to students and families connected to our nation’s military. In 2025, nearly 100 schools were newly-designated or renewed their designation as an Indiana Purple Star School.
“As Veterans Day approaches, our communities will join together to honor the brave men and women who have and continue to serve our great nation,” said Governor Mike Braun. “Indiana’s Purple Star Schools honor this sacrifice and show their appreciation throughout the year—both in words and in action. This Veterans Day, let us all take a moment to thank those who serve and reflect on the freedoms we enjoy today because of their bravery.”
A complete list of 2025 Indiana Purple Star Schools can be found here.
https://drive.google.com/.../1BdHK73dLvcl9LdBIqJEUU6.../view
This year’s designees were selected by the Indiana Department of Education, in collaboration with the Indiana National Guard, and includes 80 newly-designated Purple Star Schools, in addition to 19 schools that renewed their designation. The designation is valid for three years.
“Our schools play a vital role in uniting communities to honor and celebrate our service members and military-connected families,” said Dr. Katie Jenner, Indiana Secretary of Education. “At our Purple Star Schools, this is a part of their culture, constantly seeking ways to make life a little easier for those who give so much. In doing so, our educators are helping students to understand the meaning of service, the importance of giving back, and how – through civic pride and responsibility – they too can make our communities, our state, and our nation, a better place.”
Schools receiving the Purple Star designation meet the following criteria:
Have an assigned point of contact for military families,
Meet all grade-level training requirements for point of contact,
Have a dedicated webpage providing recognition and resources for service members, veterans, and students and families,
Host an annual military program (e.g., Veterans Day, 9/11, etc.),
Have a public military display recognizing service members,
Submit a school board resolution publicizing support for military students and families, and
Ensure military service members and their immediate family members meeting minimum job qualifications for open positions at the school will be guaranteed an interview.
More information on the Indiana Purple Star School designation is available here.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1x1NoCZuXfEnc0CGwwgEcgYJ--5p-T-qu/view?usp=sharing
Friday, November 7, 2025
Nearly 100 Indiana Schools Recognized for
Commitment to Service Members, Veterans, and Families
INDIANAPOLIS — As communities across the state prepare to honor Veterans Day, Indiana schools are once again being recognized for their significant display of commitment to students and families connected to our nation’s military. In 2025, nearly 100 schools were newly-designated or renewed their designation as an Indiana Purple Star School.
“As Veterans Day approaches, our communities will join together to honor the brave men and women who have and continue to serve our great nation,” said Governor Mike Braun. “Indiana’s Purple Star Schools honor this sacrifice and show their appreciation throughout the year—both in words and in action. This Veterans Day, let us all take a moment to thank those who serve and reflect on the freedoms we enjoy today because of their bravery.”
A complete list of 2025 Indiana Purple Star Schools can be found here.
https://drive.google.com/.../1BdHK73dLvcl9LdBIqJEUU6.../view
This year’s designees were selected by the Indiana Department of Education, in collaboration with the Indiana National Guard, and includes 80 newly-designated Purple Star Schools, in addition to 19 schools that renewed their designation. The designation is valid for three years.
“Our schools play a vital role in uniting communities to honor and celebrate our service members and military-connected families,” said Dr. Katie Jenner, Indiana Secretary of Education. “At our Purple Star Schools, this is a part of their culture, constantly seeking ways to make life a little easier for those who give so much. In doing so, our educators are helping students to understand the meaning of service, the importance of giving back, and how – through civic pride and responsibility – they too can make our communities, our state, and our nation, a better place.”
Schools receiving the Purple Star designation meet the following criteria:
Have an assigned point of contact for military families,
Meet all grade-level training requirements for point of contact,
Have a dedicated webpage providing recognition and resources for service members, veterans, and students and families,
Host an annual military program (e.g., Veterans Day, 9/11, etc.),
Have a public military display recognizing service members,
Submit a school board resolution publicizing support for military students and families, and
Ensure military service members and their immediate family members meeting minimum job qualifications for open positions at the school will be guaranteed an interview.
More information on the Indiana Purple Star School designation is available here.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1x1NoCZuXfEnc0CGwwgEcgYJ--5p-T-qu/view?usp=sharing
Reminder to Fall Back on clocks this weekend by one hour.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wp6t-suDsPUkRu3z893EEDfNVFnxJJqZ/view?usp=sharing
Picture Make-Up Day is Tuesday, November 4th. Any student who did not have their picture taken on original picture day will have one taken during make-up day. In addition, students who had their picture taken, but wish to have a retake should bring their original picture packet to school and give it to the photographer when they have their picture retaken. If you wish, please write a brief note on the envelope explaining why you are wanting retakes so that our photographers can make sure we are meeting your expectations.
Photo orders utilizing presale pricing can be placed at the link below from now until 24 hours after picture day using the link below. After that time, families can still place orders, however packages and pricing may be different, and all orders will be shipped directly to your home.
https://crabtreephotos.accessmyevent.com/RedkeyElementary
Photo orders utilizing presale pricing can be placed at the link below from now until 24 hours after picture day using the link below. After that time, families can still place orders, however packages and pricing may be different, and all orders will be shipped directly to your home.
https://crabtreephotos.accessmyevent.com/RedkeyElementary
Friday, October 31, 2025 Information-See Link
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oIIzBacu_AzZ7GuKGuEHv-ET0boJoc17/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oIIzBacu_AzZ7GuKGuEHv-ET0boJoc17/view?usp=sharing
Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 8:10 a.m. we will have our Veterans Program in the Redkey Gymnasium. All Veterans, Parents, and Community Members are invited to attend. We will be honoring our Veterans with presentations saluting the sacrifice Veterans have made for our country. Veterans, guests, and students related to Veterans will be treated to a reception in the gymnasium after the program concludes.
Enjoy Fall Break!
No School-October 22, 23 & 24
School resumes Monday, October 27 with Red Ribbon Week.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KwaGFUM7oAE6GFCPtynsmh64bxh1mfj4/view?usp=sharing
No School-October 22, 23 & 24
School resumes Monday, October 27 with Red Ribbon Week.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KwaGFUM7oAE6GFCPtynsmh64bxh1mfj4/view?usp=sharing
Jay Schools are on a 2 hour delay, Monday, October 13, 2025.
Thanks to the Redkey Fire Department for sharing about fire safety this past week!
🌽🎉 Indiana Food Day Fun at Redkey Elementary! 🎉🌽
Redkey Elementary was all smiles celebrating Indiana Food Day — this year’s theme: Indiana Grown Corn! 🌾
Students joined the Jay County FFA for a Discovery Kitchen event in the cafeteria, learning about corn from stalk to cornmeal and helping make Lemon-Blueberry Corn Muffins — which they also enjoyed during lunch! 🍋🫐
Huge thanks to our partners — Chartwells K12 and the Jay County FFA Chapter — for helping our students learn where their food comes from in such a fun and engaging way!
Redkey Elementary was all smiles celebrating Indiana Food Day — this year’s theme: Indiana Grown Corn! 🌾
Students joined the Jay County FFA for a Discovery Kitchen event in the cafeteria, learning about corn from stalk to cornmeal and helping make Lemon-Blueberry Corn Muffins — which they also enjoyed during lunch! 🍋🫐
Huge thanks to our partners — Chartwells K12 and the Jay County FFA Chapter — for helping our students learn where their food comes from in such a fun and engaging way!
Big Idea Event
Tuesday, October 7
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Enter Door #3 into the gymnasium.
This is for Redkey Elementary School Families. It is a program that may offer meat, fruits, and vegetables, refrigerated and frozen items and/or dry goods.
Tuesday, October 7
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Enter Door #3 into the gymnasium.
This is for Redkey Elementary School Families. It is a program that may offer meat, fruits, and vegetables, refrigerated and frozen items and/or dry goods.
Kindergarten Field trip Fun!
Thanks to the Redkey Gas Boom Committee for the snacks for our staff!
Fifth grade on their safety day field trip.
Pawprint Winners!
Make Up Days and Remote/eLearning Plan 2025-2026
Bearcreek Farms orders and money are due on Monday, September 29, 2025 with the closing of school today. Please make sure they have your student's name on them.
Jay Schools are now closed today, Friday, September 26, 2025. There is no eLearning today. This canceled day will be made up on Monday, January 19, 2026.
Jay Schools are now closed today, Friday, September 26, 2025. There is no eLearning today. This canceled day will be made up on Monday, January 19, 2026.
Jay Schools are on a 2 hour delay, Friday, September 26, 2025.
Jay Schools are on a 2 hour delay, Friday, September 26, 2025.