Military Student Support

05/26/2026

Coming for the 2026-2027 school year!
For ages ages 3 - 5 (if not 5 years old by Sept. 1st) ❤️

05/15/2026

Rod Gray of West Valley High School is Mayor Grier Hopkins' April Educator of the Month!

Mayor Hopkins was unable to present, so our Deputy Chief of Staff, Amy Gallaway stopped by her old stomping grounds to celebrate Rod. Here are what some nominators had to say about him:

🦺 "Rod Gray has made a profound and lasting impact on the West Valley High School community through his daily actions, leadership, and unwavering commitment to students and staff. Although his title is Safety Assistant, his influence extends far beyond that role. A 1996 West Valley graduate who returned to serve his school in 2003, Rod has positively impacted thousands of students over more than twenty years of service. In 2017, he was honored with the Distinguished Faculty Award, an achievement voted on by the graduating class, which is an especially meaningful recognition that reflects the trust, respect, and appreciation students have for him."

🦺 "Rod Gray empowers progress by building deep, authentic relationships with students, staff, families, and the broader community. He is widely recognized for his ability to connect with all students, including those who are struggling, disengaged, or facing challenges. By meeting individuals where they are and focusing on their potential rather than their behavior, Rod fosters trust and growth that lead to positive outcomes for students."

🦺 "Rod Gray demonstrates a strong dedication to growth and innovation through his daily practice of leadership, adaptability, and continuous improvement in service to students and staff. He consistently goes beyond the expectations of his role by stepping into challenging situations with professionalism, insight, and care. Rod embraces the belief that leadership is action, not position, and models this by supporting students through difficult moments, engaging in meaningful conversations, and helping them mature both academically and personally. His ability to respond thoughtfully to diverse needs, maintain a positive yet firm approach, and offer valuable insight to colleagues reflects an ongoing commitment to improving school culture and student outcomes through intentional, growth-focused practices."

05/12/2026

We really want one of our local singers to win this fantastic contest. Upload your rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner today. Link to the contest in the comments.

05/12/2026

Join us Friday for Early Explorers: Seeds. 🌿It's the last one before the program takes a summer break!

05/12/2026

In this episode, Superintendent Dr. Meinert sits down with the leadership team from North Pole Middle School to discuss the importance of student experience,...

05/12/2026

Register now to attend the Compact 101 Training on Wednesday, May 20, at 10:00 AM ET.

Learn how the Compact removes barriers to educational success for military children during this one-hour session.

Register by accessing the Events Calendar from the Linktree in our bio.

05/12/2026

The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) offers a variety of K-12 STEM competitions for educators to increase students’ interest and excitement for science.

05/12/2026

2026 Operation Purple® Summer Challenge Applications Are Open

An eight-week virtual program designed to help military kids and families stay connected, build resilience, and find moments of joy wherever military life takes them.

This is a free, virtual experience with self-paced challenges for military kids and their families, accompanied by live virtual gatherings.

A free, self-paced activity experience to stay entertained and connected with other military kids and families for eight weeks this summer.

05/08/2026