04/25/2026
School Liaison Officers and educators — this one is for you. 💜
A new military kid just walked into your building. Here's what helps most in those first weeks:
1️⃣ Assign a Go-To Person — one adult they can find without asking around. Have the adult do a few quick, private check-ins the first week weeks. Asking “How’s it going?” can catch issues before they grow either academically or socially.
2️⃣ Warm welcome without the spotlight! — Don't ask them to share their "military story" in front of the class unless they want to. Let them share on their own terms.
3️⃣ Share the Basics — Giving new students a guide to “how things work” at your school can help reduce first-week stress. Include the basics like bell schedules, lunch routines, tech logins, and how to get connected to sports and clubs.
4️⃣ Connect with Friendly Peers — Ideally, learn a little about their interests so you can match them with a few friendly students who are willing to sit by them at lunch and loop them into your school culture.
5️⃣ Get 24/7 Help at tutor.com/military — Offering flexible academic support early is key to helping a student get on track and close learning gaps. Address these issues privately and with parents! Remind them: if they're behind in a subject, it’s fixable. Tutor.com/military is free, available 24/7, and meets them exactly where they are.
The transition is hard. Your attention makes it easier.
