# Thirteen LCPS Schools Earn 2026-2029 Purple Star Designation Source: Loudoun County Public Schools State: Virginia Date: 2026-11-13 Curated by: K-12 News Desk Nine Loudoun County schools received Purple Star recognition for the first time, and four earned it again, for supporting military-connected students and families. The designation lasts three years. Original source: https://www.lcps.org/article/3252215 K-12 News page: https://www.k12news.com/news/thirteen-lcps-schools-earn-2026-2029-purple-star-designation-irwjkv Published by K-12 News (K-12 Network Inc.). When citing, link the K-12 News page and the original source.