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
- March 2 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
- March 2 Success
Armed Service Branches
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U.S. Air Force Recruiter: SSgt Elijah Sunde (elijah.sunde@us.af.mil)
U.S. Army Recruiter: Douglas Graham SSG (443) 480-0811 | douglas.c.graham8.mil@army.mil
Army National Guard: Callie Forbes (callie.e.forbes.mil@mail.mil)
U.S. Coast Guard Recruiter: PO1 Raymond Figueroa (raymond.figueroa@uscg.mil)
U.S. Marine Corps: Sgt Bryan Collins (bryan.collins@marines.usmc.mil)
U.S. Navy Recruiter: Michael Farro (michael.farro@navy.mil)
Service Academy Nominations
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To attend a US Service Academy, a nomination from a US Senator or US Congressman is required. In our district of WV, nominations come from one of three public servants: US Senator Joe Manchin, US Senator Shelley Moore Capito, or US Congressman Alex Mooney.Using the links below, explore their websites to learn more about the process and submit your application for a nomination!US Senator Joe Manchin: https://www.manchin.senate.gov/help-from-joe/academy-nominationsUS Senator Shelley Moore Capito: https://www.capito.senate.gov/academy-nominationsUS Congressman Alex Mooney: https://mooney.house.gov/services/military-academy-nominations/
Military Family Liaison
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Jayla Crane
School Counselor/Military Family Liaison
jayla.crane@k12.wv.us
(304) 274-5141
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 are 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
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.
