Several Queen Anne’s County Schools Earn Maryland Purple Star Recognition

​Several Mid-Shore schools are being recognized by the state for supporting military families.
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The Maryland State Department of Education announced its 2026–2028 Purple Star Schools this week, honoring 27 schools statewide for providing strong services and support for military-connected students and their families.

Among those recognized on the Mid-Shore are six schools in Queen Anne’s County Public Schools:

• Kent Island High School
• Queen Anne’s County High School
• Centreville Middle School
• Matapeake Middle School
• Stevensville Middle School
• Sudlersville Elementary School

The schools will be formally recognized during Tuesday’s (4-27-26) Maryland State Board of Education meeting.

To earn Purple Star designation, schools must meet several requirements, including having a military family liaison, offering digital resources, providing student transition support programs, and training staff to better serve military-connected students.

State education leaders say the designation highlights schools that go above and beyond to create welcoming environments for military families who often face frequent relocations and transitions.

Queen Anne’s County was one of just seven school systems in Maryland to receive Purple Star recognition this year.