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The Tennessee MIC3 (Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission) has announced that Sullivan East High School has been awarded the Tennessee Purple Star School Award. Sullivan East was one of 51 schools in Tennessee to win this award.
The Tennessee Purple Star School Award was designed to highlight military friendly schools that show a major commitment to serving students and families connected to our nation's military. Awardees receive a special recognition to display on campus. A school must reapply every two years to maintain the recognition status! Shout out to NJROTC instructor Major Chris Fain and Assistant Principal Rick James for making this award possible!
Sullivan East High School is a military-friendly school that recognizes a major commitment to students and families connected to our nation's families. The staff and administration understand that military-connected children experience unique circumstances.
Our school recognizes and supports our military members and their families through the following activities:
Veterans Day Assembly
Month of the Military Child
For more information, contact:
Rick James (Assistant Principal) rick.james@sullivank12.net
Major Chris Fain (NJROTC) chris.fain@sullivank12.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 a 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.
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.
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.
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