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Director of Schools asks community to support families after March 27 tragedy, highlights 'Purple Up' for military-connected students
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Summary
During the April 17, 2026 study session the Director of Schools acknowledged community grief since March 27, thanked the community for support, and reminded attendees that April is Military Child Month, asking people to wear purple on the coming Purple Up day to honor military-connected students.
The Director of Schools opened remarks at the April 17, 2026 study session by acknowledging widespread grief in the district following an event on March 27. "Profound sadness and grief have weighed heavily on our school system and community since March 27," the director said, thanking the community for its "outpouring of love and generosity" and asking attendees to continue supporting affected students, families and employees "not only in the days but also the weeks and months to come."
The director also noted that April is Military Child Month and that nearly a third of CMCSS students are connected to the military. The director urged the community to participate in the district’s observance, asking everyone to join in wearing purple the following Wednesday for "Purple Up for Military Kids Day." The director closed by addressing Vice Chair Bridal and concluding remarks for the evening.
There was no formal board action associated with these remarks; they were delivered as a statement to open the board’s discussion segment and to provide community context following the March 27 incident.
