The Socorro Independent School District proudly celebrates 39 Purple Star Designated Campuses for the 2024-2025 school year, with 38 schools being redesignated and Options High School newly designated as a Purple Star campus. Altogether, SISD has 46 Purple Star schools out of 51 campuses in the district.
These schools are among the 541 Texas schools announced on Sept. 19 that have been newly designated and/or redesignated as Purple Star campuses for the 2024-25 school year by the Texas Education Agency. SISD serves 5,769 military-connected students and their families across the district.
“The district has shown exceptional dedication to meeting the specific needs of military-connected students and their families through a variety of resources and services,” said Interim Superintendent James P. Vasquez. “We are thrilled to receive these prestigious Purple Star designations, which validate our commitment to delivering the finest educational experience for military-connected students and their families.”
Since 2020, the Purple Star Campus Designation has been awarded to schools that show a strong commitment to providing comprehensive support for students from military families. To earn this recognition, SISD campuses have met rigorous criteria, including creating a dedicated webpage with resources for military-connected families, instituting a campus transition program for military-connected students, and appointing a campus-based military liaison at each campus.
“Socorro ISD is honored to receive this recognition,” said Dr. Carmen Olivas-Graham, SISD director of Administrative Services. “SISD is all in to providing the best services and resources available to our military-connected students and their families to ensure that their transition to our district is as smooth as possible. We are grateful for their service."
The designation remains valid for two years, and schools that meet the criteria can re-apply for the designation.
This is the first year that Options High School has been identified as a Purple Star school.
“It is an incredible honor for Options High School to be designated for focusing on the families of our nation's heroes and giving a fraction back to those that have given up so much for us,” said Options High School Principal Dr. Theresa Hentges.
2024-25 Socorro ISD TEA Purple Star Campus Designations
Americas High School
Benito Martinez Elementary School
Bill Sybert PK-8 School
Cactus Trails Elementary
Campestre Elementary School
Chester E. Jordan Elementary School
Col. John O. Ensor Middle School
Dr. Sue A. Shook Elementary School
Eastlake Middle School
El Dorado High School
Elfida P. Chavez Elementary School
Ernesto Serna Fine Arts Academy
Escontrias STEAM Academy
H. D. Hilley Elementary School
Helen Ball Elementary School
Hueco Elementary School
Hurshel Antwine Middle School
James P. Butler Elementary School
John Drugan PK-8 School
Lujan-Chavez Elementary School
Mission Early College High School
Mission Ridge Elementary School
Montwood High School
Montwood Middle School
Myrtle Cooper Elementary School
Options High School
O'Shea Keleher Elementary School
Paso Del Norte Elementary School
Purple Heart Elementary School
Robert R. Rojas Elementary School
Salvador H. Sanchez Middle School
Sgt. Jose F. Carrasco Elementary School
Sgt. Roberto Ituarte Elementary School
Socorro High School
Socorro Middle School
Spc. Rafael Hernando Middle School
Sun Ridge Middle School
Vista Del Sol Environmental Science Academy
William D. Slider Middle School
2023-24 Socorro ISD TEA Purple Star Campus Designations
Capt. Walter E. Clarke Middle School
Col. Ben Narbuth Elementary School
Desert Wind Elementary School
Eastlake High School
Horizon Heights Elementary School
Jane A. Hambric School
Loma Verde Elementary School