The Ohio Department of Education has selected Canfield High School and Canfield Village Middle School as a Purple Star Schools for their commitment to serving military-connected students and families. Superintendent Joe Knoll says, “Ohio’s Purple Star Advisory Board established a set of important criteria that we met to receive Purple Star designation and I am proud of our students, staff, and community. On behalf of the entire district, we thank our military families for the sacrifices they make for our country!”
POTW: Brynn Pluchinsky, Canfield High School
Future Forward Ohio, the state’s strategic priorities for education, recognizes the importance of overcoming obstacles to learning. To be successful in school and when transitioning between school settings, Ohio’s military-connected youth require supports to ensure their unique social, emotional and academic needs are met. The Purple Star award signifies that CHS and CVMS demonstrated commitment to serving these students and families.
