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Hammitt Bowen Junior Elementary earns Purple Star designation for military-family supports
Summary
Hammitt Bowen Junior Elementary School has been designated a Purple Star school after a multi-step application process; school staff described a military point of contact, a student-led transition program and a 5% allocation for military-connected students.
Hammitt Bowen Junior Elementary School in Marion County has been designated a Purple Star school, school staff announced during a segment of a local weekly program.
Miss Bevers, the family engagement liaison at Hammitt Bowen Junior Elementary School, described the application as “a very long and lengthy process.” She said the designation required the school to identify a military point of contact, create a student-led transition program and reserve a slot equal to 5% of…
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