April is the Month of the Military Child. Over 79,000 military-connected students are currently enrolled in our public schools and the Virginia Department of Education would like to join our school divisions and communities in celebrating military students and their families.
Purple is the official color of the military child. It’s a combination of all the colors of the U.S. Armed Forces. Purple Up Day will be recognized by the VDOE and other state agencies Wednesday, April 9, 2025. It is an opportunity to honor military children from all branches of the military by wearing purple.