Military Resources
Military Families
Welcome Military Families! Richmond County Schools is dedicated to meeting the unique needs of military families as you navigate PCS moves, deployments, TDYs, and other transitions. Our schools and district leadership are committed to supporting and advocating for military-connected students and their families.
We offer resources and support to help ease these transitions, ensuring a smooth educational experience for your children. The RCS District Military Liaison is here to assist you in any way possible, providing personalized support and guidance.
For more information, please reach out to our Military Liaison or explore the resources available on this page. We are here to support you and your family every step of the way.
Dr. Tesha Isler, District Military Liaison
Business Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am until 5:00 pm EST
Phone: 9105825860 ext.1261
Email: teshaisler@richmond.k12.nc.us
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INBOUND:
ENROLLMENT: Please use the enrollment forms on our website for inbound.
Student Ambassadors will assist military students.
OUTBOUND:
Data Managers and School Liasian Officers will help with the withdrawal process/records and other needs of Military families.
PCS CHECKLIST
Communicating with Schools During Transition
Before you move:
- Can you register your child prior to arriving?
- What forms and documents are needed to register?
- Is it possible to register on-line?
- Will my child be able to remain in their school if registered with a temporary address?
- Do they conduct a youth sponsorship program?
- What are the requirements for special education services?
- Are there deadlines for extracurricular try-outs? (sports, theater, etc.)
- What are the immunization requirements?
- Are there specific graduation requirements?
- What is the school schedule/cycle?
- What are the beginning and ending dates for the school year?
- High School - Are they on a block schedule?
- High School - compare graduations requirements of your current and new school to identify any conflicts
- Research zones for schools and bus routes
Once you arrive at your new duty station:
- What is the daily schedule?
- What are the grading periods (6wk, 9wk, 12wk, or 18wk)?
- Does the school participate in a grading system parents can access?
- What is the attendance policy?
- What are the standardized testing procedures and requirements?
- Communicate with the new school regarding any course substitutions that might be needed to meet course graduation requirements.
Other Transition Considerations:
- Let the school know of upcoming deployments or additional transitions
- Discuss concerns about transition that both your child and you might have with school personnel
- Provide the school behavioral changes they should be aware of indicating challenges with transition.
Book Resources
Military Interstate Compact
Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission
What is the compact?
The compact deals with the educational challenges of military children due to their frequent relocations. It allows for uniform treatment as military children transfer between school districts in member states.
Note: The Compact applies to public schools, and through a Memorandum of Agreement, to U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity schools located within states and foreign countries.
Students Covered Under the Compact
Children of the following:
- Active-duty members of the uniformed services, including members of the National Guard and Reserve on active-duty orders (Title 10)
- Members or veterans who are medically discharged or retired for one year
- Members who perish while on active duty, for a period of one year after death.
- Uniformed members of the Commissioned Corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and United States Public Health Services (USPHS)
COMPACT RESOURCES:
Guide for Parents, School Officials and Public Administrators
North Carolina General Statutes for the Interstate Compact
Military School Liaison
Cordova Middle: April Robinson
East Rockingham: Sarah Radford
Ellerbe Middle: Jennifer Kerekes
Fairview Heights: Kristen Billingsley Pruitt
Hamlet Middle: Christina Morman
LJ Bell: Hanna Smith
Ashley Chapel Educational Center: Paulett Wall
Mineral Springs: Madison Pankey
Monroe Avenue: Heather James
9th Grade Academy: Anna Odom
RC Early College: Sandra McDonald
Richmond Senior High: Major Kelly
Rockingham Middle: Kristin Truett
Washington Street: Danielle Creech
West Rockingham: Sherelie McDonald
Military Families Eligible for DoD Tutoring Program
Online help and tutoring
Academic resource (online homework help and tutoring) for military children – at no cost!
Students get personalized academic support in all core K-12 subjects. Help for college & professional subjects is also available.
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Studying for exams
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Project and homework help
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Understanding concepts
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Essay writing
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Reading
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