Oakland Elementary 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. The members of the school are committed to helping these students.
The links below provides valuable for military families.
Our school recognizes and supports our military members and their families through the
following activities:
Military Family Life Counselor Small Group
Purple Up Week!
Month of the Military Child
Hero Wall
Helpful Links 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.
https://www.militaryonesource.mil/
■ 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