Youth Sponsorship

1. Partnership between Youth centers and School Liaison office
2. Youth can get involved in club at either Youth Center—Field or Main
3. Incoming youth can submit application online here
4. Current youth e-mail and collaborate with incoming youth to make transition more smooth
5. Transition video can be viewed at: http://bcove.me/jcal5zlz
6. PCSing video can be viewed at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJ7zdlHOabQ&feature=youtu.be
7. Youth Sponsor Request Form

Newcomers

The school your child attends is based upon your home address. Children living at JBLM will attend Clover Park District schools. Off-base residents can register their child In school at their local school district. To register, parents must present:

1. Proof of residency – contract for rental property or a utility bill with your name and address on it;

2. Child’s immunization records (current on shots); and name, address and phone number/fax number to last school attended; and a copy of orders assigning servicemember to Joint Base Lewis McChord.

Servicemembers should not assume that their children will be able to attend on post schools if they live off post. At this time, openings are limited due to on-going construction/renovation of schools on post.. If you have a need to have your child attend an onpost school – please contact the School Support Services office to get on a waiting list. There are NO guarantees for any off post child to attend a school on post.Should you have any questions or concerns pertaining to K-12, call
253-967-7195

Starting School

Children who will be 5 years old on or before Aug. 31 are eligible to attend kindergarten. The child’s birth certificate and immunization records are required for enrollment. Children who will be 6 years old on or before Aug. 31 are eligible to attend first grade. Immunization records and proof of age are required.

In/Out-Processing

All military personnel 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.

If you’re a sophomore or junior in high school (or the parent of a student in grades 10–11) and are interested in college, you don’t want to miss this event! Learn about college readiness and access at a free event Saturday, Feb. 23 at Evergreen Elementary School at Lewis Main. “College Access: What are the the next steps?” is from 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m., and college and community resources and information will be available. Workshop topics include college admissions, homework help/study skills, scholarships, building blocks for academic success and paying for college/financial aid. Free transportation is available from Clover Park and Lakes high schools at 8:15 a.m.; buses will return by 2 p.m.
Space is limited; register by Friday, Feb. 15. For more information, call 253-967-7195. Event is hosted by GEAR UP in partnership with the School Liaison Office.

Register

Helpful Links

The Puget Sound 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.

The Educational Service District 113

serves many districts South of Ft Lewis. Follow this link for information about a specific district. 

Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction

For information about schools, districts, home-based instruction, early learning, special education, teacher certification, assessment, school report cards and demographics, and many more resources, click this link.

Special Education Ombudsman at the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction for Washington State.

Follow this link to go directly to the the ombudsman. Can provide support to parents, guardians and students with disabilities.

Testing

March2Success-This is a free program that helps students prepare for standardized tests.

Additional Local K-12 Information

Schools served by PSESD 121

Auburn
Bethel
Clover Park
Eatonville
Federal Way
Fife
Franklin-Pierce
Peninsula
Puyallup
Steilacoom
Sumner
Tacoma
University Place

Schools served by ESD 113

North Thurston
Olympia
Rainier
Tenino
Tumwater
Yelm

Other Resources:

School Liaison FAQs
Joint Base Lewis McChord EFMP Website

Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission

MIC3.net

Links to Resources

Military OneSource
Army OneSource
Military HomeFront
DoDDEA Educational Partnership Branch
Military Child Education Coalition
Military Impacted Schools Association
Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command
School Matters
SchoolQuest
Home Schooling Legal Defense Association
StudyStrong
Tutor

More Transition Assistance

www.operationmilitarykids.org
www.washhomeschool.org
www.schoolmatters.com
www.greatschools.org
www.schoolquest.org
www.militarychild.org
www.armymwr.org
www.ice.disa.mil
www.hslda.org
www.bgca.org
www.4-h.org