Resources
Military One Source: A comprehensive Department of Defense-funded resource providing free information, counseling, and support services to service members and their families.
Talkspace for Military (Military and Family Life Counseling (MFLC): Online therapy services, including mental health support, often covered for military families through programs like Tricare and MFLC.
Iowa Child and Youth Program (Iowa CYP): Resources for military children and youth program in Iowa, including local support and activities.
Military Child Education Coalition: A national organization that addresses the educational and social-emotional needs of military children.
National Military Family Association: A national nonprofit organization that provides resources, programs (such as Operation Purple), and advocacy to improve the lives of military families.
Retrieving Freedom: Information about service dogs for veterans.
Sesame Street: Resources to support families through different parts of the military, from temporary duty locations, homecomings, transitioning from military to civilian life, etc.
School Support
District Military-Connected Liaison: Gina Feldt
District Social Worker: Heather Peiffer
High School Counselor: Kristen Bauer
Middle School Counselor: Lauren Weepie
Elementary School Counselor: Dorthea Bovy
Military Family Events
Funding Supports
Our Military Kids: Funding support for student activities when a parent is deployed for 180+ days or post 9/11, combat-injury care.
Child Care Fee Assistance Program Army
Upwards Child Care Support on Drill Weekends: Military families can receive covered child care from licensed and vetted caregivers.
Online Tutoring: No-Cost, Online Tutoring and Homework Help, 24/7.
Book List
Home Moves with Me, written by Kathy Raggio
Countdown ‘til Daddy Comes Home, written by Kristin Ayyar
Countdown ‘til Mommy Comes Home, written by Kristin Ayyar
Moose on a Mission, written by Teri Weber
Star’s Purpose, written by Krista Betcher
What Will I Do if I Miss You?, written by Melissa Shultz
Finally Home, written by Cortney Cino
I Love you Near and Far, written by Marjorie Parker
Mommy Wears a Uniform, written byShunsee Wilson
Military Life: Stories and Poems for Children
Hero Dad, written by Melina Hardin
Hero Mom, written by Melina Hardin
When Your Daddy’s a Soldier, written by Gretchen McLellan
District & School Events
Friday in October (date TBD): Military Night at the Football Game vs. (opposing team TBD)
Wednesday, November 11: Veterans Day Assembly @ 10:00 am
November 2 – November 11: Military Recognition Wall (Families, please send a picture of a loved one who served in the military. We will hang it on our gallery wall for all to recognize.)
January (date TBD): Military Night at the Wrestling Meet
Thursday, April 15: Purple Up Day (Wear purple to support our military kids. Classroom kits will share what kids go through when a family member is in the military.)
April: Retrieving Freedom Presentation
April (date TBD): Senior Awards Night – celebrating those going into the military
Wednesday, May 5: Muffins with Military Members
Staff Training
Walking In Their Boots (details coming soon)
Students Changing Schools on a Dime (details coming soon)