GMS Supports Military Connected Families
          

Welcome to the GMS Military Families Information Page. This page serves as a guide and resource for active-duty, retired, and civilian support staff, whose children are enrolled or looking to enroll in Grapevine Middle School. 

ON-CAMPUS MILITARY LIAISONS

The following on-campus military liaisons serving as a point of contact between military-connected families and the campus. 

Taylor Reynolds - [email protected] 
Campus Military Liaison

Natalie Siegel - [email protected]
Campus Social Worker

GCISD Relocation Resources

New Student Registration - HERE

District Attendance Map - HERE

School Calendars - HERE

 


Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children

TEA Website: https://tea.texas.gov/about-tea/other-services/interstate-compact-on-educational-opportunity-for-military-children

Curriculum and Course Schedule

GCISD Curriclum Homepage: https://sites.google.com/gcisd.net/gcisd-curriculum/home



Resources

Blue Star Families - Support. Connect. Empower-for military families by military families
Love and Logic - Parenting-Raising responsible children
Screening for Mental Health - Resource for mental health tools
Military Child Education Coalition - Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) Resources for military families
National Military Family Association - Provides free camps for children in military families.
Military Impacted Schools Association - Serve school districts with a high concentration of military children
Military One Source - Free books, DVDs, resources, handouts, etc.
Military Officers Association of America - Financial assistance for students who are children of former, current or retired military
One in Five Minds - One in Five Minds strives to educate the community, parents, professionals, and leaders about mental illness. 
Operation Homefront - Provides emergency financial and other assistance to families of our service members and wounded warriors.
Operation Military Kids - Support for children and youth impacted by deployment
Operation We are Here - Resources for Military Families
American Red Cross - Emergency aid and support for military families
Sesame Street for Military Families - Toolkit celebrates families' strength and resilience in next step of their adventure (multimedia initiative)
United Through Reading - Parent records reading a book online/via video/tape recorder and it is sent to the child
Impact Aid
US Department of Defense
DODEA Educational Partnerships 
DODEA School Liaison Officers
Penn State Clearinghouse

  • Veteran Year Round Discounts

    This list of Veteran and military discounts are good all year round and will be updated as we learn of more. These discounts are being shared so that Veterans, military members, their families, caregivers and survivors are aware of all resources available to them.

    *GCISD does not endorse the services or products provided by this list. GCISD is not responsible for the content provided on this link. 

Q&A:

What should I do if my child is interested in extracurricular activities?

Students are welcome to contact the school and their information will immediately be given to the sponsors of the extra-curricular activities so that they can be included in them. Students are also eligible to audition during the open audition periods.

  • Is tutoring available if my child is struggling academically with the transition?

    Yes. Campus-based tutoring is available for transitioning military connected students. In addition, *www.tutor.com has free tutoring for military connected students.

    Tutor.com for U.S. Military Families, funded by the U.S. Department of Defense and Coast Guard Mutual Assistance, is a program that provides on-demand, online tutoring and homework help at no cost to eligible service members, civilian personnel, and their dependents. With live, expert tutors available 24/7, military-connected students can receive academic help at their moment of need—anywhere they have an internet connection.

    *This is not an endorsement of this particular service.