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Military Family Resources
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Our school is committed to supporting military children and their families in conjunction with the Purple Star Award designation. The Purple Star Award is a designation assigned to schools which display a special commitment to supporting military children and their families.
Visit the Common Ground at wvde.us/certification/military-partnerships-common-ground/students/ for more information.
Support for Students
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Academic Support: academic services are available for military children including:
- March2 Success - https://www.march2success.com/
- Tutor.com for Military Families - https://military.tutor.com/home
Personal & Social Support: School counselors can assist students coping with family transitions and accessing additional resources, such as school-based mental health services and mentoring support. Other online resources to support military children include:
Military Kids Connect
https://militarykidsconnect.health.mil/
Boys & Girls Clubs of America Military Youth Program
https://www.bgca.org/about-us/military
StopBullying.gov
https://www.stopbullying.gov/bullying/military-connected-youth-and-bullying
For more resources to support your student, visit our Student & Family Resources page.
Military Family Liaison
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Dr. Ann Mathena
Technology Integration Specialist/Military Family Liaison
(304) 229-1985
Employment Assistance
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Boots to Bus Drivers
West Virginia initiative that connects military service members with training and funding for a career as a school bus operator. For more information, contact the Office of School Facilities and Transportation at 304-558-2711.
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Helmets to Hardhats
Information for military, reservists, and guardsmen to transition from active duty to a career in the construction industry.
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West Virginia Department of Veteran Affairs
The WVDVA provides services and benefits assistance to veterans across the state.
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Workforce West Virginia
The Workforce West Virginia website provides assistance to veterans seeking jobs in the civilian workforce.
Financial Aid Information
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Dependents Education Assistance (DEA)
Financial assistance for school or job training for children or the spouse of a Veteran or service member who has died, is captured or missing, or has disabilities.
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Fisher House Foundation Scholarship
Scholarships available for military children to recognize the contributions of military families.
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Fry Scholarship
Financial aid benefits for children and surviving spouses of members of the Armed Forces who died in the line of duty after September 11, 2001.
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GI Bill
Website for all education benefits provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Private Scholarships
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Access our local scholarship database for a list of active scholarship applications. Including information about your family experience may assist students in obtaining scholarship aid.
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