EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Clint Independent School District had 12 schools designated as Purple Star Campuses by the Texas Education Agency for 2025-27 school years, the district announced.
This designation recognizes schools that have “demonstrated a significant commitment to supporting military-connected students and their families,” Clint ISD said.
Clint ISD now has a total of 13 campuses with this designation. To earn this designation, schools must meet specific criteria, which includes:● Designating a staff member as a campus-based military liaison to support militarystudents and families.● Maintaining a dedicated, easily accessible webpage with resources for military families.● Implementing a campus transition program for military-connected students.● Offering at least one military-related initiative, such as observing the Month of theMilitary Child in April.“We are incredibly proud to have 12 of our campuses recognized with the Purple StarDesignation,” Superintendent Juan I. Martinez said. “This is a testament to ourdistrict’s ongoing commitment to ensuring that our military-connected students and theirfamilies feel supported, welcomed, and empowered. We understand the unique challengesthey face, and this designation shows we are dedicated to providing the resources andassistance they need to thrive.”The Clint ISD campuses that received TEA Purple Star Designation for the 2025-2027 schoolyears are:High Schools● Clint Early College Academy● Clint High School● Mountain View High SchoolMiddle Schools● Clint Junior High School● East Montana Middle School● Horizon Middle School● Ricardo Estrada Middle SchoolElementary Schools● Carroll T. Welch Elementary● Frank Macias Elementary● Montana Vista Elementary● Red Sands Elementary● W.D. Surratt ElementaryThis recognition is valid for two years, after which the campuses can reapply…