Northwest High School Supports Military Families

Northwest High School is a Military-Friendly school that recognizes a major commitment to students and families connected to our nation's military. The staff and administration understand that military-connected children experience unique circumstances and are committed to helping these students. 

Students are encouraged to take part in one of Northwest High School has many Clubs and Programs. 

Our school recognizes and supports our military members and their families through the following activities:

• Veterans Day Assembly

• Military Appreciation Events

• Month of the Military Child Celebration

• Welcome Home Veterans Ceremony Participation

• Giving students access to a full-time Military Family Life Counselor (MFLC)

  • • • • Ms. Love, clove9@magellanfederal.com 

        • More information about the MFLC program 

        • Child and Youth Behavioral Counselors Brochure

*Assigned staff point of contact for military families: kristen.watson@cmcss.net*

Helpful Links for Military Families

The links below provide valuable resources for military families.

Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC): The mission of MCEC is to ensure inclusive, quality educational opportunities for all military-connected children affected by mobility, transition, deployments, and family separation.

Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission:  The Compact provides information addressing key educational transition issues encountered by military families including enrollment, placement, attendance, eligibility, and graduation.

Military One Source: A central hub and go-to place for the military community. Provides information about military benefits, deployments, reintegration, moves, parenthood, retirement, and more.

American Red Cross: Emergency communication for military families, financial assistance, referral services, deployment support, and services.

Veterans Crisis Line: Connects veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text. Veterans and their loved ones can call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1, chat online, or send a text message to 838255 to receive confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Support for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals is available.

March2Success: Online study materials to help improve scores on standardized tests such as state exit exams, college entrance exams, military entrance exams (ASVAB), and others. Content includes self-paced study programs in Math, English, and Science, with a focus on materials for grades 8-12.

National Military Family Association:  Provides information and resources related to services and programs for military families.

Our Military Kids: A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization created to provide support (grants) and recognition to military children. Grants pay for participation in activities that help children cope with stress and anxiety while their parents are recovering or absent.

Real Warriors:  A multimedia public awareness campaign designed to encourage help-seeking behavior among service members, veterans, and military families coping with invisible wounds.

Military Impacted Schools Association: A national organization of school superintendents with a higher concentration of military students. Provides useful links for military families and educator resources.

Tutor.com for U.S. Military Families: All K-12 children in National Guard, Reserve, and Active Duty Military families are eligible to receive one-on-one academic support 24/7 in math, science, English, and more, regardless of the service member’s branch or deployment status. Tutor.com for U.S. Military Families provides this service at no cost to K-12 military children through funding by the Department of Defense MWR Library Program, the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program and the Navy General Library Program. Grade K-12 students in military families can take full advantage of this valuable academic benefit.