Nassau County School District recognizes four Florida Purple Star Schools of Distinction for their commitment to supporting military-connected students and families. Existing Purple Star Schools for 2025–2028 are Yulee Middle School and Yulee High School. Newly designated Purple Star Schools for 2026–2029 are Wildlight Elementary School and Yulee Elementary School. The blue and navy graphic features the official purple-and-gold Florida Purple Star Campus emblem, the Nassau County School District logo, and the Yulee Hornets mascot. The Florida Department of Education designation recognizes schools that support military families, help military-connected students overcome challenges, and provide resources during school transitions.

Four Nassau County Schools Now Hold Purple Star Distinction. Here’s What It Means for Military Families.

Nassau County School District

November 13, 2026

Four Nassau County Schools Now Hold Purple Star Distinction.
Here’s What It Means for Military Families.

Wildlight Elementary School and Yulee Elementary School join Yulee Middle School and Yulee High School as Purple Star Schools of Distinction, strengthening Nassau County School District’s commitment to military-connected students and families.

Nassau County School District is proud to announce that Wildlight Elementary School and Yulee Elementary School have earned the Florida Purple Star School of Distinction designation from the Florida Department of Education, bringing the district’s total to four recognized schools.

Announced on Veterans Day, this recognition highlights schools that demonstrate a strong commitment to supporting military-connected students and their families by providing dedicated resources, meaningful connections and assistance during school transitions.

Nassau County School District’s four Purple Star Schools of Distinction include:

Existing Purple Star Schools (2025-2028)

  • Yulee Middle School

  • Yulee High School

Newly Designated Purple Star Schools (2026-2029)

  • Wildlight Elementary School

  • Yulee Elementary School

Established by the Florida Legislature in 2021, the Purple Star School of Distinction program recognizes schools that go above and beyond to address the unique educational, social and emotional needs of military-connected students. The designation remains valid for three school years.

What Does It Take to Become a Purple Star School?

Florida’s Purple Star School of Distinction designation recognizes schools that go above and beyond to support military-connected students and families. To earn this recognition, schools must provide dedicated military family resources, trained staff, student-led transition programs, enrollment support and meaningful opportunities to honor military service. These efforts help military-connected students navigate school transitions, build connections and feel welcomed and supported in their new school communities.

A Continued Commitment to Military Families

Nassau County School District is proud to serve a strong military-connected community and recognizes the sacrifices, resilience and dedication of service members, veterans and their families.

The district understands that military families face unique challenges, from relocating to new communities to navigating school transitions and periods of family separation. Through dedicated school support systems, welcoming campus environments and meaningful community connections, Nassau County schools strive to ensure military-connected students feel a sense of belonging and have the resources they need to succeed.

The addition of Wildlight Elementary School and Yulee Elementary School to Florida’s Purple Star Schools of Distinction reflects Nassau County School District’s continued commitment to providing an exceptional educational experience for military families.

Learn More

For more information about the Florida Purple Star School of Distinction program and its requirements, visit the Florida Department of Education.

Military families interested in enrolling in Nassau County School District can explore educational opportunities and enrollment information at www.nassau.k12.fl.us/enroll.