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Welcome to the CAST Family.

On behalf of East Central ISD and CAST Lead High School we are honored to welcome you to our community. Whether you have recently relocated due to a military assignment or are affiliated with the military in another capacity, we are proud to support your family.

We recognize the unique challenges that come with military life, and we are committed to ensuring a smooth and supportive transition for both you and your children. Our staff is here to assist you every step of the way.

For your convenience, we have compiled a variety of resources designed to help you navigate this transition and become acquainted with our school and district community.

Thank you for entrusting us with your child’s education. We look forward to partnering with you and celebrating your family as part of the CAST Lead family!

Military Liaison

Dr. Macy Gutsch

macy.gutsch@ecisd.net

(210) 634-7301 ext. 7329

Joint Base San Antonio School Liaison Office (SLO)

JBSA School Liaison Contact Information

JBSA-Lackland
Ms. Dianna Fryer
dianna.fryer@us.af.mil
(210) 671-8388

JBSA-Randolph
Ms. Angela Green
angela.green.8@us.af.mil
(210) 685-3081

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston
Ms. Nita Hightower
hightower.ford@us.af.mil
(210) 221-8782

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston
Andrea M. Black
School Liaison Program Manager
andrea.black@us.af.mil
(210) 221-5151

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Military ServicesServices Military Services at Laurel Ridge Treatment Center The Military Program or Mission Resiliency at Laurel Ridge Treatment Center has been our most important endeavor and is proud to celebrate 30 years of service to the military, service members, veterans and their families and active-duty military families.

Deployment Resources:

Military Kids Connect: http://www.militarykidsconnect.org/

MilitaryKidsConnect (MKC) is an online community of military children (ages 6-17 yr old) that provides access to age-appropriate resources to support children from pre-deployment, through a parent's or caregiver's return.

Tutoring: https://military.tutor.com/home

Tutoring.com for U.S. Military Families, funded by the U.S. Department of Defense and Coast Guard Mutual Assistance, is a program that provides on-demand, online tutoring and homework help at no cost to active duty service members and their eligible dependents. With live, expert tutors available 24/7, military-connected students can receive academic help at their moment of need—anywhere they have an internet connection.

Military Child Education Coalition: http://www.militarychild.org/’

The Military Child Education Coalition provides a wealth of information and resources for military children affected by mobility, family separation, and transition.

School Quest: https://www.schoolquest.org/

An initiative of Military Child Coalition, provides information and resources regarding state policies, credit transfers and graduation requirements in all 50 states, easing school transitions for military families.

Military Onesource: http://www.militaryonesource.mil/

Offers an array of resources to military families and provides counselors available via phone 24/7 for support. This is free and does not require a Tricare referral.

Operation Homefront: http://www.operationhomefront.org/

Operation homefront assists military families during difficult financial times by providing food assistance, auto and home repair, vision care, travel and transportation, moving assistance, essential home items, and financial assistance.

Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) Military Family Support: http://www.jbsa.mil/Resources/Military-Family-Support/

comprising three primary locations at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, JBSA-Lackland and JBSA-Randolph, the military family support page provides families with information about the resources, programs and events through the JBSA

Month of the Military Child 2026Join us in recognizing our military-connected children this April during the Month of the Military Child (MOMC). The life of a military kid is a blend of unique adventures and challenges. It’s important to keep in mind that they serve our country too, as part of a military family… not just in April, but all year long.