Congratulations to the 15 charter schools that are Purple Star Award recipients for 2025-26! According to the Department of Public Instruction (DPI), award-winning schools “demonstrate military-friendly practices and a commitment to military students and families.” DPI launched the award during the 2019-20 school year.
DPI recognized the Purple Star schools at a ceremony on April 24. Statewide, nearly 600 schools received the award for 2025-26. See this year’s list of awardees.
These are the 15 charter schools earning Purple Star Awards for 2025-26:
- Alpha Academy
- Anderson Creek Academy
- The Academy of Moore County
- Ascend Leadership Academy
- The Math & Science Academy of Apex
- Neuse Charter School
- North Carolina Cyber Academy
- Northeast Academy for Aerospace & Advanced Technologies (NEAAAT)
- The NC Leadership Charter Academy
- Pine Springs Preparatory Academy
- Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy: A Challenge Foundation
- TMSA Charlotte Elementary
- Triangle Math and Science Academy
- Wayne Preparatory Academy
- Wayne Stem Academy
Alpha Academy and Anderson Creek Academy also received legacy plaques, according to DPI’s release. Both schools have received the Purple Star Award all seven years of the program’s existence. In addition, NEAAAT earned a legacy plaque for six consecutive years of Purple Star recognition.
In a news release, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Mo Green said:
I’m thrilled to honor the record number of Purple Star schools and districts for their dedication supporting military-connected students throughout their educational journey … Your work supporting military-connected students and their families in North Carolina’s public schools makes a tremendous impact both inside and out of the classroom. It is through efforts like the Purple Star award that North Carolina’s public schools become the best in the nation.
Learn more about the Purple Star Award here.
*This post has been updated.
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