Military Signing Day

Military Signing Day

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Students and guests who wish to attend Ohio's 2025 Military Signing Day ceremony can register by clicking here. Registration is required for all attendees. Additional event details are available below.

2025 Ohio Military Signing Day

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, in partnership with schools and communities, will host Military Signing Day for Ohio's students committed to military service. Students in grades 11 and 12 who have committed to military service are invited to attend. This includes Ohio students who: 

  • Will attend a service academy in the fall; 
  • Accepted a Reserve Officer Training Corp (ROTC) scholarship; or
  • Enlisted for service as active duty, Reserve, or National Guard. 

This year’s celebration will take place at the National Veterans Memorial and Museum, 300 W. Broad Street, Columbus, on Tuesday, March 11. Doors open at 10 a.m. for check-in and museum access, and the program will begin promptly at 11 a.m.

Registration is required for students and guests. Students will include their guest’s information as part of their registration. Attendees can view the museum’s exhibits prior to and at the conclusion of the ceremony. Parking is free at the venue with validation. Registration will close on Friday, Feb. 28, or earlier if seating is full. 

This year's event will feature a student speaker who will share their thoughts on the topic, "What is your reason for joining the armed forces?" To be considered for this opportunity, submit prepared remarks to PurpleStar@education.ohio.gov by Feb. 28, 2025. Remarks should be no more than five minutes in length and should include a short biography noting the high school of attendance and branch of service. The student speaker will be announced on March 3, 2025. 

Contact Jason Scragg at jason.scragg@education.ohio.gov or 614-466-4109 with questions about this event. 

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please contact Katie Barnes, ADA coordinator, at ADAaccommodation@education.ohio.gov or 614-387-7716  (voice) no later than February 28, 2025.  


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