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    Holly Springs High School is proud of our military families, and we seek to provide recognition of, and services to, our community active-duty members and veterans' families.

    Students with actively deployed family members often face even more unique challenges and may need access to additional resources. We have compiled a list of online resources and tools to help families of active duty and veteran service members.

    The Holly Springs High School's contact person is Mr. Mike Bowen. He is ready to help meet the needs of our military families. Also, the following online resources may be valuable to our students in military families. 

    Mr. Mike Bowen can be reached mbowen@wcpss.net or by calling 919-557-1444

     

    Online Resources for Our Military Families:

    Program Title

    Description

    Web Link

    Military OneSource

    From the Department of Defense, Military OneSource is your 24/7 gateway to trusted information, resources and confidential help. When MilLife happens, it’s your “first line of support.” 

    https://www.militaryonesource.mil/ 

    Operation Purple® Camp

    “Operation Purple Camp” offers military kids a free week of camp where they connect with other kids, just like them. Children from all uniformed services, including the National Guard, Reserve, Space Force, and the Commissioned Corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and United States Public Health Service may apply.

    https://www.militaryfamily.org/programs/operation-purple/operation-purple-camp/

    Military Tutor

    Military tutor for military families. Online, no-cost tutoring and homework help.

    https://military.tutor.com/home

    Children of Fallen Patriots

    College scholarships and educational counseling to military children who have lost a parent in the line of duty.

    https://www.fallenpatriots.org/

    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.

    https://www.militarychild.org/ 

    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. 

    http://www.mic3.net/

    American Red Cross

    Emergency communication for military families, financial assistance, referral services, deployment support and services. 

    http://www.redcross.org/get-help 

    Veteran Crisis Line

    It connects veterans in a crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs Responders through confidential toll-free hot-line, 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.

    https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/

    March2Success

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

    https://www.march2success.com/

    National Military Family Association

    Provides information and resources related to services and programs for military families. 

    http://www.militaryfamily.org/ 

    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.

    https://ourmilitarykids.org/

    Real Warriors

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

    https://www.realwarriors.net/ 

    Military Impacted Schools Association

    A national organization of school superintendents with a higher concentration of military students. Provides useful links for military families and educational resources.

    https://militarystudent.whhive.com/