Barberton City Schools

We are ALL Magics!

633 Brady Avenue, Barberton, OH 44203
P: 330-753-1025

Barberton Middle School 6-8

477 4th St. NW
Barberton, OH 44203
Main Office: 330-745-9950
Main Office Fax: 330-745-9962

Military Connected Youth Resources

BMS Named Purple Star School!

National and Ohio Resources

OHIO RESOURCES

Ohio Department of Veterans Services

Ohio Military Kids

NATIONAL RESOURCES

Our Military Kids

Department of Defense Education Activity

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.

Military One Source
A central hub and go-to-place for the military community. Information on benefits, deployments, reintegration, moves, parenthood, retirement and more.

Pets for Vets
Pairs veterans with shelter dogs

Veterans’ Children Issues

Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission
Provides information addressing key educational transition issues encountered by military families, including enrollment, placement, attendance, eligibility and graduation.

Military Child Education Coalition
The mission of MCEC is to ensure inclusive, quality educational opportunities for all military connected children affected by mobility, transition, deployment and family separation.

Veterans’ Health Issues

Active Military Addiction Treatment Program

Alcohol Abuse Among Veterans
Provides statistics and list of FAQs regarding alcohol abuse in military personnel and veterans.

National Military Family Association

PTSD Treatment Program

Specialized Recovery Programs for Veterans
Understanding how mental health and chronic pain effect addiction, finding treatment at AAC and other support groups for veterans.

Veteran Addiction
An American Addiction Centers Resource

Veterans’ Mental Health Issues
A guide on the range of mental health issues a veteran may struggle with.

Veterans for Treatment

Educator Resources

Wreaths Across America Curriculum

Staying Strong: How Schools Build Resilience in Military Families
Video

Quick Checklist for School Moves

School Withdrawal/Enrollment Checklist

A Military Family's Guide to School Transitions

Understanding the Needs of Students from Military Families

Unique Challenges Military Kids Face
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Military Impacted Schools Association

Guidelines for Identifying English Learners

Military-Connected Family Educational Resources

The Call for the Arts
MCEC has a Call for the Arts every year that invites military-connected children from all over the world, representing every branch of service, to share interpretations of what it means to be a military-connected child through art.

Caregiving Youth Student Leadership Program
The Caregiving Youth Student Leadership Program was established to help youth in caregiving roles identify resources as well as increase leadership knowledge and skills to help prepare for life after high school.

Student 2 Student (S2S)
S2S is a peer-to-peer, student-led program that brings military and civilian students together to welcome new students, create a positive environment for all, support educational opportunities, build connections through service.

Frances Hesselbein Student Leadership Program
The Frances Hesselbein Student Leadership Program engages exemplary high school Student 2 Student core leaders in leadership development, civic engagement, and community involvement opportunities to prepare youth for the future world.

Armed Services YMCA
The ASYMCA offers a variety of free programs and services for eligible military members, including active duty (Title 10) National Guard and Reserves.

Bloom: Empowering the Military Teen
This is a platform for teens to voice their perspectives. Bloom is proud to be the leading organization dedicated to elevating the authentic voices of military teens.

Boys & Girls Clubs of America

Center for Parent & Teen Communication
Check this website for more resources and tools, including a free Teen Stress Management Plan.

DOD Starbase
DOD Starbase exposes youth to the technological environments and positive civilian and military role models found on Active, Guard, and Reserve military bases and installations. It offers 25 hours of exemplary hands-on instruction and activities.

Operation Purple Camp
Operation Purple Camp offers military kids a free week of summer camp where they connect with other kids, just like them to improve wellbeing, build connections, and equip them to thrive in the face of the challenges and adventures.

Our Military Kids
OMK offers extracurricular activity grants to children and teens of deployed National Guard, deployed Reserve, or post-9/11 combat wounded, ill, or injured Veterans in treatment.

4-H Military Partnership
4-H clubs are established on nearly every Army, Navy, and Air Force installation worldwide, while 4-H clubs in communities have opened their doors to military youth living off the military installation. It targets youth ages 5-18.

Tutor.com
Tutor.com offers no-cost, online tutoring and homework help, 24/7 to eligible military families.

United Through Reading
UTR strengthens military families’ literacy, emotional bonds, and well- being through the power of reading together at every age, no matter the distance. It offers free video recordings to all family members in all branches of the military.

Military Child Education Coalition
We offer a wide variety of programs, initiatives, workshops, webinars, podcasts, and resources for military families, professionals, and students.

Parent Webinars
These webinars cover a variety of topics to support military-connected families. Webinars are free and presented live every Tuesday and Wednesday at Noon EST. Families can also view recorded webinars on the MCEC YouTube channel.

MCEC Podcast
The MCEC Podcast series are interesting conversations on critical issues that impact military families and provide insight into current research and resources. Check out over 300 episodes, for free.

Military Child Well-Being Toolkit
The Military Child Well-Being Toolkit provides accessible supports and resources directly to parents, educators, school counselors, administrators, and other youth-serving professionals working with military-connected youth.

Military Student Consultants
As a premier resource that addresses challenges associated with the military lifestyle, an MCEC Military Student Consultant is a trusted professional resource during times of school transitions and throughout the deployment cycle.

Exceptional Family Member Program
This is a mandatory Department of Defense program that supports military families with special medical or educational needs, ensuring they receive comprehensive support and are assigned to duty locations with adequate resources.

FOCUS
FOCUS (Families OverComing Under Stress) provides resilience training to military children, families, and couples. It teaches practical skills to help families and couples overcome common challenges related to a military life.

Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children
The MIC3 website has many resources to learn more about the Interstate Compact and how it supports military-connected children.

Military OneSource
Military OneSource has a wealth of tools, information and resources for all service members and families. They also offer free, confidential help 24/7. Call them at (800) 342-9647.

Partners in Promise
This non-profit organization serves as a representative voice for Exceptional Military Family Members.

Sesame Street for Military Families
Sesame Street for Military Families has a variety of military-related topics, resources and tools for children, parents and professionals.

United Through Reading
UTR strengthens military families' literacy, emotional bonds, and well- being through the power of reading together at every age, no matter the distance.

Zero To Three
Their Military Family Projects Team offers resources and tools for parents and professionals to support families with young children.

Contacts

Dr. Markiel Perkins, Principal

Primary military-connected family liaison

(330)745-9950

Mr. Henry Muren, Deputy Treasurer

Primary District military-connected family liaison

(330)753-1025

Hannah Wamsley

Military-Connected Families Scholar Liaison

Call 988 for Help!

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) provides 24/7 free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress across the United States. Call if you need help. There is always someone there for you.

Operation Donovan's Kids

ODK Flyer

Military Family Events and Financial Assistance

Discounts

Coupon Follow - Discounts for Military Families

Military Connected Youth Resources

Military Connected Youth Resources

BMS Named Purple Star School!

National and Ohio Resources

OHIO RESOURCES

NATIONAL RESOURCES

Veterans’ Children Issues

Veterans’ Health Issues

Educator Resources

Military-Connected Family Educational Resources

Contacts

Call 988 for Help!

Operation Donovan's Kids

Discounts

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