Military Families
Piper School District is honored to salute veterans and active-duty military members through various activities and initiatives throughout the year. We deeply value the contributions of military families, who bring diversity and strength to our community. As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting these families, we are excited to launch the Piper Military Families Network this year. This initiative aims to foster a sense of belonging, provide valuable resources, and ease the transitions students may face when joining our district.
Fort Leavenworth Resources
Various support services are available for military families preparing to enter the Piper community.
School Support Services
600 Thomas Avenue
Fort Leavenworth, KS 66027
Phone: 913-684-1655
School Liaison Officer
Ashley Parsons
Email: ashley.e.parsons5.naf@army.mil
Phone: (913) 684-1655
Website: https://leavenworth.armymwr.com/programs/school-support-services
Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission (MIC3)
Kansas was the first state to adopt the Interstate Compact into statute on April 9, 2008. The Compact focuses on easing educational transitions frequently encountered by students of military families. Issues covered under The Compact are:
Enrollment
- Educational Records
- Immunizations
- Kindergarten & First Grade Entrance Age
Placement & Attendance
- Course & Educational Program Placement
- Special Education Services
- Placement Flexibility
- Absence Related to Deployment Activities
Eligibility
- Eligibility for Student Enrollment
- Eligibility for Extracurricular Participation
Graduation
- Waiving courses required for graduation if similar coursework has been completed
- Flexibility in accepting state exit or end-of-course exams, national achievement tests, or alternative testing in lieu of testing requirements for graduation in the receiving state
- Allowing a student to receive a diploma from the sending school instead of the receiving school
Deployment Information and Resources
Effects of Deployment on Children and Families.
Guide for Parents, School Officials, and Public Administrators.
Fort Leavenworth Army Community Services.
Additional Resources
- SchoolQuest (https://
schoolquest.militarychild.org/ )Assists students & parents to prepare for transitions and is a great resource for school counselors as well. - Tutor.com (https://military.tutor.com/home) Offers all Department of Defense (DoD) service members, civilian personnel, and all dependent family members (kindergarten-college/adult) the use of Tutor.com at no cost.
- Military Child Education Coalition (https://www.
militarychild.org/) MCEC-has support resources for students, parents, and professional educators. - Thrive (https://thrive.psu.
edu/) Provides developmental support from birth to age 18. - Sesame Street for Military Families (https://
sesamestreetformilitaryfamilie s.org/) An outreach tool helps military families and their young children cope with the challenges of deployment and build resilience in times of separation and change. - National Military Family Association (https://www.
militaryfamily.org/ ) Aims to enhance the quality of life for every military family through bold advocacy, innovative programming, and dynamic and responsive solutions. - Blue Star Families (https://bluestarfam.
org/ ) is Committed to strengthening military families by connecting them with their neighbors to create vibrant communities of mutual support. - Article from Child Mind Institute (https://childmind.
org/article/tips-for-helping- military-children-cope- healthily-with-a-parents- deployment/ )
Enrollment
CLICK HERE TO ENROLL
Extra Curricular Activities
CLICK HERE FOR EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Join the Piper Military Families Network
Contact Information
Piper Prairie Liaison
Piper Creek Liaison
Piper Middle School Liaison
Piper High School Liaison
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