The school division will join schools and organizations across the nation in celebration of “Purple Up! For Military Kids” day Friday, April 15. By wearing purple, students and staff will show their support of the strength, sacrifices and contributions of military-connected children.

The event features the color that symbolizes the combination of all branches of the military: Army green, Air Force blue, Coast Guard blue, Marine red and Navy blue.

“Purple Up! For Military Kids” day is one of several activities VBCPS is supporting during the Month of the Military Child to recognize its strong connections to a military community and the more than 18,200 military-connected students enrolled in the division.

Staff and their families are also encouraged to visit The Art of the Military Child exhibit at Lynnhaven Mall through April 30. It features artwork by VBCPS students and showcases their interpretations of what it means to be a military dependent, including deployments, transitions, patriotism, family and school.