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Military Families

Supporting Our Military Families

Thousands of students in Ohio are members of military families and they face unique social, emotional and educational needs. Anthony Wayne Local Schools is committed to supporting our military-connected students and finding ways to build a community within our schools to show our appreciation for their family's commitment to our country.

Ohio Purple Star Program

Purple Star Award

""Each of our buildings is designated as a Purple Star School by the Purple Star Advisory Board, composed of the Ohio departments of Education, Higher Education, Veterans Services and the Adjutant General.

The Purple Star Award recognizes schools that show a major commitment to students and families connected to our nation's military.

2026-2027 AW Purple Star Events

Especially for Our Military-Connected Families

September: Ice Cream Social

Ice cream sundaes, playground, yard games and getting to know other military families.

Sunday, October 21
2:00-4:00 p.m.
Whitehouse Village Park Shelter House

October: Corn Maze & Trunk or Treat

Free fall fun including access to the corn maze, trunk or treating, s'mores, hot cocoa, face painting and more!

Tuesday, October 27
5:00-7:30 p.m.
Wheeler Farms: 11455 Obee Road, Whitehouse

November: Toledo Walleye Game

Join us for Military Appreciation Night. Tickets available at www.ToledoWalleye.com/

Saturday, November 21
Game time: 7:15 p.m.
Huntington Center, Downtown Toledo

December: Holiday Movie Night

Join us for The Grinch (2018 Dreamworks version)

Sunday, December 27
3:00 p.m.
Maumee Indoor Theatre

January: Board Game Challenge

Board games and pizza. Babysitting available.

Date, Time and Location TBD

February: Toledo Walleye Game

Fifty (50) reserved group seats with $10 Walleye Money - RSVP closer to event date. Purple Star families shouldwatch their email for details.

Saturday, February 13
Game time 7:15 p.m.
Huntington Center, Downtown Toledo

March: Event TBD

Planning in progress - check back later.

April: Annual Purple Star Bingo Event

BINGO, food, door prizes and family fun!

Sunday, April 11
2:00-4:00 p.m.
American Legion Post 384, Whitehouse

May: Military Signing Ceremony

Celebrate Anthony Wayne High School seniors enlisting in the military upon graduation.

Friday, May 7
7:00 p.m.
AWHS Auditorium

Wall of Honor

We are looking for Anthony Wayne High School Alumni and staff members who have served in the United States Armed Forces. This information is prominently displayed on a Wall of Honor in the high school as a form of recognition, appreciation, and remembrance.

Our goal is to include as many graduates and staff as we possibly can. Staff and graduates will be included from Monclova High School, Waterville High School, and Whitehouse High School prior to the first graduating class of Anthony Wayne High School in 1951.  

Contacts

Military Family Liaisons

Anthony Wayne High School
Awarded: 2018
Renewed: 2021, 2024

Jim Eberly

Lisa Pietras

Dave Johnson

Dan Kalo


Anthony Wayne Junior High
Awarded: 2019
Renewed: 2022, 2025

Christine Young


Fallen Timbers Middle School
Awarded: 2020
Renewed: 2024

Jennifer Minni


Monclova Primary School
Awarded: 2018
Renewed: 2022, 2025

Chris Buehrer


Waterville Primary School
Awarded: 2018
Renewed: 2021, 2024

Jamie Hollinger

Jillian Cowell


Whitehouse Primary School
Awarded: 2018
Renewed: 2022, 2025

Michelle Dammeier
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