• Start by talking to recruiters, recruiters are available during lunches when visiting KV.
• Take the ASVAB test in 11th or 12th grade KV offers this test in November and April
• Practice tests - https://asvabtutor.com/ or https://www.4tests.com/check out the practice book from our media center or at the local Library
• Search careers https://www.careersinthemilitary.com/home
• Are you interested in a career in the nursing field? Check out this page, Military Nursing Careers with BSN!

• Indiana is committed to providing quality employment services to Veterans at our WorkOne Centers. Veterans go to the front of the line and each office has an onsite Veteran's representative that assists with employment needs. See more information at Indiana Department of Workforce Development.
• Visit Indiana Departments of Veterans Affairs for a list of resources.
• Visit Learn More Indiana to view information about Financial Aid for Veterans and Military Personnel.
• Visit DOE: Military Children and Families
• Military service members and their immediate family members are entitled to job interviews for job openings within the Kankakee Valley School Corporation when they meet the minimum qualifications. In order to ensure qualifying service members and their immediate family members receive interview invitations, please notify the Human Resources Department prior to submitting an application. Please email your intent to apply to: Jennifer Orzechowicz , HR Director at jorzechowicz@kv.k12.in.us.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, November 7, 2025

Nearly 100 Indiana Schools Recognized for Commitment to Service Members, Veterans, and Families

INDIANAPOLIS — As communities across the state prepare to honor Veterans Day, Indiana schools are once again being recognized for their significant display of commitment to students and families connected to our nation’s military. In 2025, nearly 100 schools were newly-designated or renewed their designation as an Indiana Purple Star School.

“As Veterans Day approaches, our communities will join together to honor the brave men and women who have and continue to serve our great nation,” said Governor Mike Braun. “Indiana’s Purple Star Schools honor this sacrifice and show their appreciation throughout the year—both in words and in action. This Veterans Day, let us all take a moment to thank those who serve and reflect on the freedoms we enjoy today because of their bravery.”

A complete list of 2025 Indiana Purple Star Schools can be found here. This year’s designees were selected by the Indiana Department of Education, in collaboration with the Indiana National Guard, and includes 80 newly-designated Purple Star Schools, in addition to 19 schools that renewed their designation. The designation is valid for three years.

“Our schools play a vital role in uniting communities to honor and celebrate our service members and military-connected families,” said Dr. Katie Jenner, Indiana Secretary of Education. “At our Purple Star Schools, this is a part of their culture, constantly seeking ways to make life a little easier for those who give so much. In doing so, our educators are helping students to understand the meaning of service, the importance of giving back, and how – through civic pride and responsibility – they too can make our communities, our state, and our nation, a better place.”

Schools receiving the Purple Star designation meet the following criteria:

• Have an assigned point of contact for military families,
• Meet all grade-level training requirements for point of contact,
• Have a dedicated webpage providing recognition and resources for service members, veterans, and students and families,
• Host an annual military program (e.g., Veterans Day, 9/11, etc.),
• Have a public military display recognizing service members,
• Submit a school board resolution publicizing support for military students and families, and
• Ensure military service members and their immediate family members meeting minimum job qualifications for open positions at the school will be guaranteed an interview.

More information on the Indiana Purple Star School designation is available here.

ASVAB testing will be in November and April.

If you missed taking the test in November you can sign up to take it in April.

If you are in interesting in serving in any branch see your counselor to sign up for ASVAB testing!

Joseph Bachan, Assistant Principal - Kankakee Valley High School - Administration: 219-956-3143 - joebachan@kv.k12.in.us