Bright Minds, Brilliant Designs

Dear Kings Park Families,

It was wonderful to see so many smiling faces arrive safely on foot and on wheels for Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Day last Wednesday.

Last Thursday, we shared that Kings Park was recognized as Distinguished under Virginia’s School Performance and Support Framework (SPSF). This honor reflects the strength and teamwork of our entire school community.

We are excited to share another special recognition. On October 7th, the Virginia Council on the Educational Opportunity for Military Children approved Kings Park Elementary School as a recipient of the SY 2026–2027 Purple Star 2nd Award. Virginia’s Purple Star Designation recognizes military-friendly schools that demonstrate a strong commitment to students and families connected to our nation’s military.

Kings Park first received the Purple Star Designation in 2023. This year’s renewal affirms our ongoing commitment to our military-connected Lion families. Throughout the year, we support students and families through special events and initiatives, including:

• Using a DoDEA grant to enhance STEAM learning through Code UP!
• Creating schoolwide opportunities to honor military service and celebrate our military-connected families such as Blue Star Welcome Week, Veterans Day, and National Purple Up Day. 
• Helping new students, including military-connected students, feel welcome through Student Ambassadors, who offer a friendly face during their first days at Kings Park.

From student achievement to the care we show military-connected families, these recognitions reflect what makes Kings Park a strong and welcoming community. Every day is a good day to be a Lion, and this past week gave us even more to celebrate.