Purple Star School
Legacy Traditional School – East Tucson is proudly designated as a “Purple Star School” with the Arizona Purple Star Schools (AZPSS). Purple Star Schools specialize in supporting military-connected children as they relocate to new schools due to a parent’s change in duty station.
We support military-connected children and families by:
- Introducing Military Welcome Ambassador Team that helps introduce new military families and supports existing families
- Providing links to events that highlight activities featuring military students, families, and veterans
- Designating a resource board for students and military families with postings of community and school-wide events, and special interest activities that highlight and support military families
- Hosting school-wide military appreciation events celebrating our military families, including Patriot Day and Veterans Day events
- Facilitating regular support groups for students of active military parents/guardian
- Providing priority status in the school’s enrollment process for children of active-duty families
School Liaison Officer
Murray Lewis
Murray Lewis
Arizona Purple Star School (AZPSS) Liaison Officer
Mr. Lewis, a military veteran, serves as the Arizona Purple Star School (AZPSS) Liaison Officer at Legacy Traditional School – East Tucson, leading initiatives that support military-connected students and families. He oversees the implementation of AZPSS requirements, including military student transition support aligned to the Interstate Compact (MIC3), staff training, and the development of the school’s AZPSS Community Hub.
Under his leadership, LTS East Tucson has established a comprehensive, digital AZPSS Community Hub that integrates transition supports, centralized family resources, and streamlined communication systems designed to meet the unique needs of military families.
Additional engagement efforts include a Military Welcome Ambassador Team, targeted student support structures, and schoolwide recognition events such as Veterans Day, Month of the Military Child, and Patriot Day. His work ensures that military families experience consistency, connection, and academic continuity during school transitions.
Mr. Lewis is committed to fostering a school environment where military-connected students feel supported, valued, and prepared for success, reinforcing LTS East Tucson’s role as a proud Arizona Purple Star School.
Military-Connected Student & Family Support Resources
- MIC3 – Interstate Compact – How states collaborate to support military-connected students in staying on track for college, career, or life-readiness.
- MCEC Library – A parent resource library offering support on PTSD, mental health, deployment, and more.
- BeConnected AZ – Arizona Coalition for Military Families, a federal and state non-profit supporting employment and family services for military members.
- School Liaisons – School Liaison Program Managers located at each Arizona military installation to provide regional support.
- AZPSS Training – Self-paced training modules addressing challenges faced by military-connected students, required for all AZPSS schools.
- MilLife Learning Catalog – Self-directed courses covering various quality-of-life topics for military families.