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NTPS Military Support

NTPS has a dedicated Military Support Team that is excited about facilitating outreach and advocacy between Joint Base Lewis-McChord and our district's schools and military families!

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Adrienne Perez, aperez@nthurston.k12.wa.us, 360-412-4408

Stephanie Laux, slaux@nthurston.k12.wa.us, 360-412-4407

If you are interested in receiving information about events, activities, and resources available for military-connected families throughout the school year, sign up for our Remind communications!

Looking for help on non-school days?

Antoinette Walker, JBLM School Liaison Officer, 253-967-7195

Kirsten Rue, NTPS Director of Student Achievement, 360-412-4891

News & Announcements

Month of the Military Child Virtual Art Wall

Help us create our 2023 Month of the Military Child Virtual Art Wall! This year’s theme is Honoring the Past, Treasuring the Present, Shaping the Future. All NTPS students are invited to participate, and all participants will receive a military child swag bag. Submit your artwork along with a Virtual Art Wall entry form by March 24. Learn more on our MOMC page >>

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2023 Valentines for Veterans & First Responders

Students across the district shared the love this February by participating in our 10th annual Valentines for Veterans & First Responders project. A special thanks to our Student Ambassadors Clubs for their involvement! Read more & see the photos >>

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Scholarships for Military Children

The Scholarships for Military Children Program from the Fisher House Foundation is now accepting applications through February 15, 2023. Children of active duty, reserve, guard, and retired military members can receive $2,000 scholarships for the 2023-24 school year. Apply online >>
Find even more military family scholarship opportunities with the Scholarships for Service search tool >>

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High School Junior/Senior Stabilization Program

Soldiers can request assignment stabilization for their high school student's 11th & 12th grade years! Request stabilization using DA Form 4187 (PDF download) between March of your student's 9th grade year and September of their 10th grade year. For more info, contact your school liaison officer at 253-967-7195.

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AER Home School & Remote Education Assistance Program

Soldiers with children in PK-12th grade are eligible for assistance for costs associated with home school education and remote education during COVID-19. See the flyer and learn more >>

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Student Ambassadors Welcome New Students to NTPS

Student Ambassadors Clubs at River Ridge HS and Horizons Elementary work together to create connectedness for the "new kids." Through lunch buddies, school tours, staff introductions and community projects, Student Ambassadors strive to help all students feel welcome, make new friends, and get all the school info they need. Check out their school club pages to learn more!

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JBLM Resources

Looking for FOCUS, CARES, EMFP, or MWR events? Go to JBLM Resources >>

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North Thurston Public Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Officer: executivedirectorHR@nthurston.k12.wa.us, 360-412-4453; Section 504 Coordinator: 504@nthurston.k12.wa.us, 360-412-4465. Address for both: 305 College Street NE, Lacey, WA 98516.

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