Honoring the courage and resiliency of military-connected children.
Every April, the Department of Defense Education Activity and school systems nationwide honor military-connected families by celebrating "Month of the Military Child," or "Purple Up Month." The color purple symbolizes military children across all branches as a combination of:
Along with our Common Ground partners, we designate a "Purple Up Day" that concludes a week full of spirit activities which show support for military families. If there are reasons a school cannot celebrate Spirit Week during the dates mentioned below, the school may select more convenient dates of their choosing during the month of April.
Spirit Week Celebrations
All schools are encouraged to participate in Spirit Week. Download the West Virginia Spirit Week Poster [PDF], display it in your school, and communicate with students, parents, and guardians.
Theme
Date
Activity
Military Monday
April 20
Wear clothing showing pride for your favorite branch of the United States military.
Crazy Camo Day
April 21
Wear clothing featuring different camouflage patterns.
Read, White, and Blue Day
April 22
Wear clothing that represents the colors of the United States flag.
Purple Up Day
April 23
Join communities across our state and nation in honoring military-connected children by wearing purple (a mix of all military branch colors) and engage in activities celebrating their strength and resiliency.