Castle Hayne Elementary School is located approximately one hour away from Camp Lejeune, one of the largest military bases in the United Stated Marine Corps. Here at Castle Hayne, we have active-duty children and retired families of military men and women and we are dedicated to providing support to those students and families. Additionally, we want to provide assistance to transitioning and current military families with local and national resources, ensuring student success. On this page, you will find a current list of programs and services for area military families, including current enrollment guidelines.
We hope that this information will assist you in making a seamless transition into our school family. If you have any questions that may not be answered on this page, please feel free to contact Castle Hayne's Military Liaison, Haley DeLiberto (910)-602-4970 ext 71220
PURPLE UP Day April 11th, 2025. Castle Hayne Elementary School, wear your purple attire to show support for our military children and families.
Important link: New Hanover County Schools Military Family Link
This site has the following military student and family resources:
A Military Family’s Guide to School Transitions
How NC Supports Military Children
NHCS Enrollment Information
NHCS Parent and Caregiver Academy
Tutor.com for US Military Families
A Quick Checklist for School Moves
The work of the Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) is focused on ensuring quality educational opportunities for all military children affected by mobility, family separation and transition. Their vision is to serve as a model of positive leadership and advocacy for ensuring inclusive, quality educational opportunities for all military-connected children.
Military OneSource
Military OneSource is a confidential Department of Defense-funded program providing comprehensive information on every aspect of military life at no cost to active duty, National Guard and reserve members and their families. Informative topics on this site include, deployment, reunion, relationships, grief, spouse employment and education, parenting and childhood services.
Tutor.com for US Military Families
Get homework and studying help from a professional tutor any time you need it. Free for students in Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, National Guard and Reserve families. Expert tutors are online 24/7 and available to help in more than 16 subjects, including test prep, proofreading, math, science, English and social studies. Tutor.com is funded by the Department of Defense MWR Library Program, Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program and the Navy General Library Program.
Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission
Addressing challenges military families encounter due to frequent relocations in service to our country.