• Welcome to Wake Forest Middle School! Here at WFMS we value the men and women who serve in the armed forces and in Non-Defense Uniformed Service and the sacrifices they and their children make on a daily basis.  We believe that your children deserve the very best WCPSS has to offer. Military children face unique challenges as they transition to a new home and a new school, adjust to periods of deployment and other life changes that impact military families. We have developed this section of our website to provide information about our school, academic opportunities, and ways for military families to connect within Wake County. We look forward to working with you to ensure you and your students have a great experience at WFMS.

     

    Other taps/page links:

    1. School Military Support Contacts

    2. Interstate Compact Law

    3. Resources

     

    Please see their sections and Details below:

    1. School Military Support Contacts:

    Point of Contact for Military Families - Mr. Eric Lockard Assistant Principal (link my email)

    School Social Worker - Ms. Laura Mcintyre (link her email)

    Questions surrounding leave for deployment or enrollment - Mr. Jamal Fleet (link his email)

     (Links for the Page)

    New Student Enrollment - https://www.wcpss.net/enroll

    Applying for free and reduced meals: 919-856-2920 or cnsmealbenefits@wcpss.net

    Also add this text:

    Transitions

     

    INBOUND CHECKLIST:

    *Access and complete registration packet 

    *Proof of Residency

    *Birth Certificate

    *Immunization Record

    *Prior School Information

    *Most recent report card

    *Custody Papers - if applicable

     

    OUTBOUND CHECKLIST:

    * Notify school that your child will be leaving

    * Have a copy of the most recent report card

    * Have copies of current IEP, 504 AIG documentation

    * If you are PCSing overseas, please contact Mr. Lockard or Mr. Fleet to help coordinate the transfer.



    1. Interstate Compact Law

     

    • Interstate Compact Law
      The Interstate Compact Law on Educational Opportunity for Military Children addresses the needs of transitioning military families. Its goal is to ensure uniform treatment of military children when moving between states and school districts. Participation in the compact is voluntary, however all 50 states currently participate. North Carolina's General Statutes on the compact can be viewed here.
      Who is eligible for assistance under the compact?
      Children of:

      • Active duty service members or National Guard and Reserve members on active duty orders

      • Veterans or members who are medically discharged or retired for one year

      • Service members who lose their life while on active duty

    • Who is not eligible for assistance under the compact?
      Children of:

      • Inactive members of National Guard and Reserves

      • Veterans and retired members (unless specified above)

      • Department of Defense personnel, federal agency civilians and contract employees not defined as active duty

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      School Liaison Officers support their local military mommunities by acting as a bridge between the military family and the local school systems.
      The mission of the North Carolina National Guard Child and Youth Program is to promote and sustain the quality of life and resilience of over 9,000 NC National Guard children and youth in the state providing secure, timely, flexible, high quality support services and enrichment programs.
      The mission of the Military Liaison Counselor is to research, develop, and implement programs and practices that will support military students and families in North Carolina.”
      Support Resources: Support Resources | Nc Dpi

      Access Free, Confidential Support 24/7, 365 Days a Year for Veterans and Their Loved Ones.
      Veterans Crisis Line: Https://Www.veteranscrisisline.net/
       
      Military Connected Form: Military Connected Form - English

      In an effort to ensure that the unique needs of military-connected students are met, state law requires that schools collect information on military-connected students. The goal is to help accommodate these students by providing them with support and consistency when their parent(s) are deployed, when they are transitioning between schools, and at other times during their academic career. 

      To learn more please visit https://mic3.net/ or contact your local compact commissioner.

       

     

    1. Resources

    Student Resources 
    Military Kids Connect
    https://militarykidsconnect.health.mil
    Online community for children ages 7-11. This website provides age-appropriate information and resources for children experiencing the unique challenges of military life. Including:

    An online forum

    Short videos created by military service members and their children

    Novels and documentaries created by children, for children

     

    Military One Source
    https://www.militaryonesource.mil/
    This website is part of the United States Department of Defense's network for military families. It's goal is to provide the military community with one website to connect them with national and local resources available to them. Visitors can refine their searches by topics like the military life cycle, family & relationships, and housing and moving.

     

    Military Child Education Coalition

    https://militarychild.org/ 

    This website supports all military-connected children by educating, advocating, and collaborating to resolve education challenges associated with the military lifestyle.

     

    National Military Family Association

    https://www.militaryfamily.org/ 

    The National Military Family Association (NMFA) is the leading 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to serving all military families. Since 1969, NMFA has worked with families to identify and solve the unique challenges of military life.
    Mental Health Resources
    Psychology Today
    https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/north-carolina
    This website can help you find a counselor based on your needs and zip code. You can filter by insurance, areas of expertise, age of client and so much more.

    Behavioral and Mental Health Resources

    https://www.wcpss.net/parent-resources/~board/family-resources/post/behavioral-andmental-health-resources 

    In addition to the support services that our school can provide to help students on a daily basis, Wake County Public Schools has recommendations for outside support services.  They can be found on the linked Behavioral and Mental Health Resources.
    Community Resources
    NC211
    https://nc211.org/
    Dial 211 or 1-888-892-1162
    This organization connects individuals and families to information and referral services provided by United Way of North Carolina. Information on health and human services and resources within our community is free and confidential.

    WCPSS Family Academy
    https://www.wcpss.net/partnerships-and-community/family-academy
    The Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) Community Family Academy holds free workshops that help parents and caregivers play an active role in their child’s education. These sessions build strong school-family partnerships and ensure every student has the opportunity to thrive.  These workshops, available both virtually and in person, cover a variety of educational topics. They are conducted in multiple languages, including Arabic, English, French, Hindi, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish, and Vietnamese.  

    Workshops are conveniently held at various schools and community locations across Wake County.

     

    Parent Workshops:

    https://www.wcpss.net/parent-resources/~board/family-resources/post/parent-workshops 

    Project Enlightenment is offering high quality training through both virtual and in-person workshop sessions for both parents and educators. Our knowledgeable and experienced staff help take the mystery out of topics such as discipline, teaching self-control, developmentally appropriate practices and more.

     

    Positive Parenting Program
    https://www.triplep-parenting.com/nc-en/triple-p/
    Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) is free for all NC parents. It's a parenting and family support system designed to prevent – as well as treat – behavioral and emotional problems in children and teenagers. Learning formats include single visit consultations, public seminars, group courses, private sessions, or online modules.

     

    Athletic Organizations:

    There are many private and public organizations that support youth athletics in the area.  We want to ensure that our Military Families are aware of these opportunities and can continue their students interests outside of the school.  Please note this is not an extensive list and please reach to the school for assistance in finding other organizations.

     

    Town of Wake Forest Youth Athletics - https://www.wakeforestnc.gov/parks-recreation-cultural-resources/parks-recreation-cultural-resources-news/youth-athletics 

     

    I9 Sports - https://www.i9sports.com/ 

     

    NCFC - https://www.ncfcyouth.com/ 

     

    YMCA of the Triangle - https://www.ymcatriangle.org/programs/sports