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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!

Join our Mailing List

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

Katie Linfoot, klinfoot@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

Y Care childcare transfer school option

Need childcare next fall? Military families may transfer their students to Horizons or Seven Oaks Elementary if they need before- and after-school care. The program is run through YMCA's Y Care and has a cost. More info >>

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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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Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission (MIC3): Rights & Resources

Washington participate in the Interstate Compact on Education Opportunities for Military Children More info >>

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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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Military & Family Life Counselor at Nisqually

MFLC Counselor at NMS: Melissa White 253.363.5089

Free and confidential nonmedical counseling is available to service members, Department of Defense expeditionary civilians, their families and survivors. Child & youth behavioral counselors are available to support children and youth up to age 18. They also offer guidance to families, staff, and support personnel.

What can I expect from nonmedical counseling?

Your Military and Family Life Counselor can help with:

Exploring what work/life balance is

Behavioral concerns

Stress management strategies

Stress reduction

Relaxation skills

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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