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Military Families
A Community Committed to Military Families + A Purple Star Recognition
Helpful Resources for Military Families
At ACA, we take great pride in being a military-friendly school community, dedicated to providing a supportive and inclusive environment for military-connected students and their families. We recognize and appreciate the unique challenges that military families face, including frequent relocations, deployments, and the complexities of adjusting to new environments. Because of this, we strive to create a space where military families feel welcomed, valued, and supported, ensuring their children receive the best possible educational experience.
Supporting our Military Families
Identification and Support
40% of our student population is military-connected. To better serve these families, we actively identify military students through enrollment forms and voluntary surveys, which help us connect with them and understand their needs from the outset. This allows us to provide tailored support and resources for both the students and their families.
Ongoing Engagement
We regularly honor our military families through school-wide events, including our annual Veterans Day program and Month of the Military Child celebrations. These initiatives celebrate the sacrifices and service of military families, ensuring that our students feel recognized and supported.
Partnerships and Community Connections
We collaborate with Altus Air Force Base (AAFB) to strengthen our ties with the local military community. This partnership allows us to stay connected with the needs of military families, fostering a sense of belonging and collaboration between the school and military personnel.
Emotional, Physical, and Spiritual Support
Our commitment to military families extends far beyond the classroom. We strive to care for the whole child—emotionally, physically, and spiritually—by offering practical support, including meal assistance, transportation to school events, and a strong, prayer-centered community. Through our connection with Altus Air Force Base’s Military Family Life Counseling (MFLC) services, students have access to additional support when needed. We also offer a Military Mentorship group that helps military-connected students build relationships, find belonging, and navigate the unique challenges that come with frequent relocations and transitioning to new schools.
Why We Are Military-Friendly
ACA has always had a significant presence of military-connected students, and we understand their unique needs. The nature of military life often requires families to adapt to constant changes, and we work hard to ensure these transitions are as smooth as possible. Whether through mentorship, school-wide celebrations, or providing emotional and logistical support, we make it a priority to honor and value the contributions of our military families.
Our school culture fosters a deep sense of community and belonging, where every student, regardless of their background, is treated with respect and compassion. We believe that supporting our military-connected students not only helps them thrive academically but also strengthens the entire ACA community.
"ACA is just what our children need.
Being a military family, it’s wonderful to have a Purple Star School for our children to attend. The faculty and staff are all so warm and loving, and the teachers truly see my children for who they are.”
– Military Family
Questions? Connect with Our Military Liaison!
Laree Weeks, Military Liaison | laree.weeks@altuschristian.org