BAY VILLAGE, Ohio -- April is a special month for Bay Village Schools as the district honors the Month of the Military Child.
It’s a time dedicated to recognizing the unique challenges and sacrifices faced by military families.
This year, Bay Village celebrated the contributions of 71 military-connected students from 43 families, emphasizing the importance of community support and appreciation for those who serve.
Under the guidance of Melissa Wolf, the district’s library media specialist, students from Bay Middle School have been actively engaged in a project to create gifts for military families.
“I enjoy making gifts for military families with my Makerspace students, because it’s a meaningful way to show gratitude and support for those who serve and have served,” Wolf said.
“It’s a chance to combine creativity with compassion, and it lets students use their hands and hearts to make something that truly matters, while building empathy, community and important real-world skills.”
The students have been busy crafting a variety of items, including stickers, lip balm holders, clings, fidgets and engraved pencils featuring the district’s Purple Up information.
These thoughtful creations were included in goodie bags distributed to military-connected students during the Month of the Military Child.
On April 9, Bay Village Schools hosted “Purple Up” Day, encouraging students, faculty and staff to wear purple in honor of the military-connected students.
This initiative was part of a broader effort to foster awareness and support for military families within the community.
Each of the five schools -- Glenview, Normandy and Westerly elementary schools, Bay Middle School and Bay High School -- has been recognized as a Purple Star school this year by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce.
The designation affirms the schools’ commitment to providing quality services and support for military-connected children.
Throughout the month, students have had the opportunity to share their family stories and participate in various activities designed to celebrate their unique experiences.
Military-connected students have been featured in video announcements. And families were invited to submit photos and videos of their loved ones reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, which was showcased during the April Board of Education meeting.
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