SLO
Bldg. 2140, Liggett Ave (Rm
400, Waller Hall)
Phone: (253) 967-7195 DSN: 357-7195
Fax: (253)966-3151
LewiscysSLO@conus.army.mil
Hours: M-F 9:30-11:30, 1300-1530
Newcomers. One
of the most important things to consider as
you begin your move into the area is thatthe
school your child attends is based upon your
home address. On-post residents’ children
will attend 
Clover Park
Schools. Off-post residents can register their
child with Child, Youth and School Services
at the central registration building located
at 12th St and BitarAve for a before and after
school program on Post. After that,the family
will receive a waiver to have the child attend
on-post schools. At times, there is a waiting
list, so there are no guarantees that the child
will be admitted to the program or the school.
Joint Base Lewis-McChord School Support Services
is here to make the transition into your new
school as smooth as possible. Should you have
any questions or concerns pertaining to K-12,
please do not hesitate to give us a call.
Starting School. Children who
will be five-years-old on or before August 31
are eligible to attend kindergarten. The child’s
birth certificate and immunization records are
required for enrollment. Children who will be
six-years-old on or before August 31 are eligible
to attend first grade. Immunization records
and proof of age are required. Also, you can
visit Military
Homefront to find information
about schools on and around EVERY military installation.
In/Out-Processing.
All Soldiers are required to in/out-process
through the School Liaison Office which is part
of Child, Youth and School Services. Any questions
or concerns pertaining to the educational welfare
of your child or children will be addressed
at this time.
The 5 Key Functions of the SLO.
Regardless of the school district your child
attends, on or off post, we provide services
for you. Functions of our office include, but
are not limited to;
- Represent, inform, and assist
command.
- Assist families with school
issues by providing information, making referrals,
educating families, and offering personal
support.
- Interface, educate, and coordinate
with local school districts.
- Forge Partnerships in Education
to create linkages between the military and
schools.
- Support family transitions
upon arrival to and departure from Joint
Base Lewis-McChord.
For Washington State Testing information, please
click here.
For additional resources, links, and other useful
information, please click here.
Puget Sound School Districts
Educational
Service District 121 serves
many districts East, West, and North
of Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Follow
this link for information about a specific
district.
