Amelia V Carriel Junior High
Amelia V Carriel Junior High - Carriel Junior High School, part of District 90, which is a member of MISA and NAFIS, is committed to honoring military service and supporting military-connected students and families. Each year, the school hosts a Veterans Day ceremony featuring student-led presentations, patriotic music, a special breakfast, and a mural of gratitude honoring military families. A student group led by a school social worker who is also a veteran provides connection, support, and a sense of belonging throughout the year. Each April, the school dedicates a special week to recognizing military families and their sacrifices. Through these traditions, Carriel Junior High School strives to build a culture of gratitude, respect, and connection where military families feel valued, supported, and honored.
Delores Moye Elem School
Delores Moye Elem School - Moye Elementary School, located near Scott Air Force Base and part of District 90, is committed to honoring military service and supporting military-connected students and families. Each year, the school hosts a Veterans Day ceremony featuring patriotic music performed by 5th graders, a hallway display honoring veteran family members, and a Veterans Parade where students show their gratitude. Each April, the school dedicates a special week to recognizing military families and their sacrifices. District 90 is a member of MISA and NAFIS, with a school board resolution in the process of being passed. Through these traditions, Moye Elementary strives to build a culture of gratitude, respect, and connection where military families feel valued, supported, and honored.
Estelle Kampmeyer Elem School
Estelle Kampmeyer Elem School - Kampmeyer Elementary School is committed to honoring military service and supporting military-connected students and families. Each year, the school hosts a Veterans Day ceremony recognizing all branches of the military, featuring patriotic music performed by 5th grade students. Each April, the school dedicates a special week to honoring military families and recognizing the sacrifices of service members, spouses, children, and loved ones. Through these traditions and year-round support, Kampmeyer Elementary strives to build a culture of gratitude, respect, and connection where military families feel valued, supported, and honored.
Father McGivney Catholic High School
Father McGivney Catholic High School - Father McGivney Catholic High School is committed to creating a welcoming and supportive environment for military-connected students and families. Each year, the school hosts a Veterans Day program honoring past and present service members, recognizes alumni who have entered military service, and organizes care package drives for deployed military units. Partnerships with the local Air Force Base and Air National Guard provide job shadow and career exploration opportunities. Military-connected students serve as ambassadors, offering tours and support to incoming students and families. Through these efforts, the school helps military families feel welcomed, connected, and supported throughout the transition process.
Fulton Jr High School
Fulton Jr High School - Fulton Junior High School is committed to honoring and supporting military-connected students, families, and veterans throughout the school year. The school hosts an annual Veterans Day Breakfast and Assembly featuring patriotic performances, student reflections, and recognition of all military branches. Students participate in gratitude murals, thank-you messages, military family recognition displays, and service-learning activities. A dedicated Military and Family Life Counselor (MFLC) provides emotional and social support, helping students navigate transitions and build connections. The school values partnerships with local veteran organizations, and a Fulton teacher was recognized as a VFW Teacher of the Year. As part of O’Fallon District 90, a member of MISA and NAFIS, Fulton Junior High strives to build a culture of gratitude, service, connection, and support where military families feel valued and appreciated.
Galva Elem School
Galva Elem School - Galva CUSD 224 is committed to supporting the academic, social-emotional, and transitional needs of military-connected students and families through a welcoming, relationship-focused approach. Military families receive a Military Family Support Packet with enrollment guidance, academic planning resources, and community supports. Counselors and administrators assist with educational records, course placement, credit transfers, and social-emotional needs. The student-led “Wildcat Welcome Team” provides peer mentors through K-Kids Club, Leo Club, and Student Council to help new students build relationships and feel connected. Through regular check-ins, strong family communication, and individualized support, Galva CUSD 224 strives to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment reflecting its CATS values of Community, Achievement, Teamwork, and Success.
Galva Jr-Sr High School
Galva Jr-Sr High School - Galva CUSD 224 is committed to supporting the academic, social-emotional, and transitional needs of military-connected students and families through a welcoming, relationship-focused approach. Military families receive a Military Family Support Packet with enrollment guidance, academic planning resources, and community supports. Counselors and administrators assist with educational records, course placement, credit transfers, and social-emotional needs. The student-led “Wildcat Welcome Team” provides peer mentors through K-Kids Club, Leo Club, and Student Council to help new students build relationships and feel connected. Through regular check-ins, strong family communication, and individualized support, Galva CUSD 224 strives to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment reflecting its CATS values of Community, Achievement, Teamwork, and Success.
Geneseo High School
Geneseo High School - Our school is committed to creating a welcoming, supportive, and responsive environment for military-connected students and families. Recognizing the challenges of frequent relocations, school transitions, and deployment-related stress, we provide a comprehensive welcome process with registration guidance, academic planning, and community resources. Counselors, administrators, and teachers work to ensure academic continuity, minimize disruptions in learning, and provide social-emotional support. Peer mentoring, extracurricular opportunities, and ongoing family communication help students build relationships and foster a sense of belonging. Through intentional planning, strong communication, and individualized support, our school strives to ensure military-connected students and families feel welcomed, valued, and connected to our school community.
Geneseo Middle School
Our school is committed to creating a welcoming, supportive, and responsive environment for military-connected students and families. Recognizing the challenges of frequent relocations, school transitions, and deployment-related stress, we provide a comprehensive welcome process that includes registration guidance, academic planning, and community resources. Counselors, administrators, and teachers work to ensure academic continuity, minimize disruptions in learning, and provide social-emotional support. Peer mentoring, extracurricular opportunities, and ongoing family communication help students build relationships and foster a sense of belonging. Through intentional planning, strong communication, and individualized support, our school strives to ensure military-connected students and families feel welcomed, valued, and connected to our school community.
Hamlin Upper Grade Center
Hamlin Upper Grade Center is committed to supporting military-connected students and families through equitable access, student engagement, and whole-child support. Principal Dr. Catherine Gallagher serves as the Military Family Point of Contact, ensuring responsive communication, coordination of academic and social-emotional supports, and connections to resources. Staff receive ongoing professional development focused on the unique needs of military-connected students, while implementation of the Interstate Compact helps ensure educational continuity. The Hamlin Peer Mentor Program provides structured onboarding, peer mentoring, and ongoing check-ins to foster a sense of belonging. A Military Family Resource webpage, annual Military Recognition Event, SD125 Resolution, and community service projects further demonstrate the school's commitment to military families. Through these efforts, Hamlin Upper Grade Center strives to provide a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment aligned with the district's Consolidated District Plan and Purple Star School framework.
Holy Childhood School
Holy Childhood Catholic School (HCS) is committed to supporting the educational, social, and emotional needs of military-connected students and families by creating a welcoming and supportive environment. The principal provides personal communication, individualized school tours, and shadow day opportunities to help ease transitions. Incoming military families are connected with established military families for peer support and invited to a gathering before the school year to build relationships and friendships. The school honors military service through Veterans Day activities, letters of appreciation, and a Military Appreciation Week during the Month of the Military Child in April. Through intentional outreach, meaningful traditions, peer connections, spiritual support, and community recognition, HCS strives to ensure military-connected students and families feel welcomed, valued, and supported.
J Emmett Hinchcliffe Sr Elem Sch
JE Hinchcliffe Elementary is committed to honoring military service and supporting military-connected students and families throughout the school year. The school hosts an annual Veterans Day ceremony featuring an honoring breakfast, patriotic songs performed by 5th graders, and a Veterans parade through the school. A collage highlighting military family members and student groups facilitated by the Military and Family Life Counselor (MFLC) provide recognition, connection, support, and a sense of belonging. Each April, the school dedicates a special week to honoring military families and their sacrifices. As part of District 90, a member of MISA and NAFIS, Hinchcliffe Elementary strives to build a culture of gratitude, respect, and connection where military families feel valued, supported, and honored.
Laverna Evans Elem School
At LaVerna Evans Elementary School, honoring military service is an important part of who we are as a school community. We recognize the sacrifice, commitment, and courage of the men and women who have served, as well as the strength and resilience of the families who support them. We intentionally recognize and honor all branches of the military, ensuring that every veteran feels seen and appreciated. Our support for military-connected students continues throughout the year. We have support from our MFLC representative. They meet with students individually throughout the year to support our military children. LaVerna Evans Elementary works to ensure that our military families feel valued, supported, and honored. Our goal is not only to recognize service on one day, but to build a culture of gratitude, respect, and connection throughout the school year.
Marie Schaefer Elem School
At Marie Schaefer Elementary School, honoring military service is an important part of who we are as a school community. We recognize the sacrifice, commitment, and courage of the men and women who have served, as well as the strength and resilience of the families who support them. Our support for military-connected students continues throughout the year. We have support from our MFLC representative. They meet with students individually throughout the year to support our military children. Marie Schaefer Elementary works to ensure that our military families feel valued, supported, and honored. Our goal is not only to recognize service on one day, but to build a culture of gratitude, respect, and connection throughout the school year.
Mascoutah Elem School
Mascoutah Elementary School is committed to creating a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive environment for military-connected students and families. Proudly connected to Scott Air Force Base, the school understands the unique challenges military children face, including frequent transitions, deployments, and adjusting to new schools and communities. Throughout the year, the school recognizes and celebrates military members and veterans through Veterans Day assemblies, classroom activities, guest speakers, and school-wide recognition events. Educators build strong relationships with students and families, provide emotional and academic support during transitions, and foster a sense of belonging in every classroom. Mascoutah Elementary remains committed to being a military child-friendly school where every student knows they belong and every family is valued.
Mascoutah High School
Mascoutah High School, part of Mascoutah CUSD 19, is located just off Scott Air Force Base, with over 50% of students being military-connected. The school strives to meet the academic, social, and emotional needs of military-connected students and families by providing a welcoming, stable, and supportive environment. Throughout the year, the school honors military families through events such as its annual 9/11 assembly, Month of the Military Child spirit week, and athletic activities at Veterans Park. School social workers, a Military and Family Life Counselor (MFLC), and the Indian Ambassadors program provide additional support, especially for students transitioning to the school. Mascoutah CUSD 19 maintains a strong partnership with Scott Air Force Base and remains committed to providing exceptional support and opportunities for military-connected students and families.
Mascoutah Middle School
Our school recognizes the unique challenges military-connected students and families face due to frequent relocations, deployments, and reintegration periods. To address these needs, we provide a comprehensive support system focused on continuity of education, social-emotional stability, and family engagement. Military-connected students are paired with a counselor to assess academic records, identify potential gaps, and minimize disruptions during transitions. Peer mentoring programs foster a sense of belonging, while teachers receive professional development on recognizing stress, managing anxiety, and facilitating peer integration. Strong partnerships with local military organizations and installation family support centers provide access to additional resources. Through academic planning, emotional support, and family engagement, our school strives to create a stable, nurturing environment where military-connected students can thrive and families feel informed and supported.
Millikin Elem School
Our school is committed to creating a welcoming, supportive, and responsive environment for military-connected students and families as they transition into our district and community. We recognize the unique challenges military families face, including frequent relocations, school transitions, and deployment-related stress. Our comprehensive welcome process provides personalized communication, registration guidance, academic planning support, and access to community resources. Counselors and administrators work closely with families and previous schools to ensure academic continuity and minimize disruptions in learning. Social-emotional support, peer mentoring, and extracurricular opportunities help students build relationships and foster a sense of belonging. Through ongoing communication, academic support, and social-emotional care, our school strives to ensure military-connected students and families feel welcomed, valued, and connected to our school community.
Northside Elem School
Our school is committed to creating a welcoming, supportive, and responsive environment for military-connected students and families. Recognizing the unique challenges of frequent relocations, school transitions, and deployment-related stress, we provide a comprehensive welcome process that includes personalized communication, registration guidance, academic planning support, and community resources. Counselors and administrators work closely with families and previous schools to ensure academic continuity and minimize disruptions in learning. Social-emotional support, peer mentoring, and extracurricular opportunities help students build relationships and foster a sense of belonging. Through intentional planning, strong communication, academic support, and social-emotional care, our school strives to ensure military-connected students and families feel welcomed, valued, and connected to our school community.
Olive C Martin School
Our school is committed to supporting highly mobile military-connected students through a multi-tiered transition strategy that addresses academic and social-emotional challenges. A Military Family Point of Contact, academic placement procedures, and a Student Ambassador Program help ensure smooth transitions and continuity of educational services. Counselors provide deployment support groups and targeted interventions to support student well-being. Military appreciation activities, including Veterans Day assemblies, Month of the Military Child celebrations, and family engagement opportunities, foster a sense of belonging and community. Through intentional departure support and ongoing communication, our school strives to provide a stable, supportive environment where military-connected students and families feel valued and connected.
Peter J Palombi School
Palombi Middle School is committed to creating a predictable, welcoming environment where military-connected students can thrive despite the challenges of frequent relocations and deployments. The school provides academic continuity through transcript reviews, targeted interventions, and implementation of the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children. Social-emotional support includes restorative practices, weekly Community Circles, and leadership programs that foster relationship-building and a sense of belonging. The Lighthouse Team and Kindness Coalition provide peer ambassadors to help new students transition and build connections. A dedicated Military Family Point of Contact, Veterans & Military Support Committee, staff professional development, and military family resources provide additional support. Through guest speaker programs, community service, and partnerships with military organizations, Palombi Middle School strives to ensure military-connected students feel protected, celebrated, and empowered.
Scott Elem School
Scott Elementary School, part of Mascoutah CUSD 19, is located just off Scott Air Force Base, with 100% of students being military-connected. The school recognizes the unique challenges military families face, including deployments, frequent relocations, and school transitions, and strives to provide a welcoming, stable, and supportive environment. Throughout the year, the school honors military-connected students and families through Veterans Day assemblies and Month of the Military Child celebrations, including a spirit week, parade, family picnic, Touch-a-Truck event, and concert by the Scott Air Force Base Band. School social workers, a Military and Family Life Counselor (MFLC), and an active Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) provide additional support to students and families. Mascoutah CUSD 19 maintains a strong partnership with Scott Air Force Base and remains committed to providing exceptional support and opportunities for military-connected students and families.
Southwest Elem School
Our school is committed to creating a welcoming, supportive, and responsive environment for military-connected students and families. We recognize the unique challenges of frequent relocations, school transitions, and deployment-related stress. Through a comprehensive welcome process, personalized communication, academic planning, and community resources, we strive to ease transitions and minimize disruptions in learning. Counselors, teachers, and administrators provide academic and social-emotional support, while extracurricular activities and peer mentoring foster a sense of belonging. Through strong communication and family engagement, our school ensures military-connected students and families feel welcomed, valued, and connected to our school community.
Tonica Grade School
Tonica Grade School is committed to supporting military-connected students and families by ensuring a smooth and successful transition into the school community. Staff work closely with families to streamline enrollment, minimize interruptions to learning, and provide academic, social, and emotional support. The school fosters a welcoming and inclusive environment where students feel supported and valued. Through American Legion partnerships, the annual Essay Contest, Veterans Day programs, and a planned memorial honoring two fallen heroes from the Class of 1967, the school recognizes military service and sacrifice. Tonica Grade School remains dedicated to removing educational barriers, fostering a sense of belonging, and helping military-connected students excel academically, socially, and emotionally.
United Twp High School
United Township High School, part of District 30, is committed to supporting military-connected students and families through smooth transitions, academic opportunities, and social-emotional support. School Counselor Patrick Green serves as the Military Point of Contact, coordinating records transfers, family communication, and support during deployments and relocations. The school follows the Interstate Compact, provides staff professional development, and maintains a dedicated military families webpage with resources. The student-led Link Crew program helps incoming military-connected students build connections through peer guidance and support. Veterans Day recognition programs, a permanent military recognition display, and public recognition of military service further honor military families. Through these efforts and a formal Board of Education resolution, United Township High School strives to ensure military-connected students and families feel welcomed, supported, and honored.
William L Thompson School
William L. Thompson Elementary School is committed to providing a stable, welcoming, and academically rigorous environment for military-connected students and families. The school supports smooth transitions through a dedicated Military Family Point of Contact, academic record reviews, and individualized support. Restorative Practices, Leader in Me, and a peer-led ambassador program help students build relationships, develop leadership skills, and foster a sense of belonging. A Veterans Committee coordinates an annual Veterans Day Assembly and Month of the Military Child celebrations, including a schoolwide Purple Up! campaign. Staff participate in professional development focused on supporting military-connected students through trauma-informed and restorative strategies. Through these efforts, William L. Thompson Elementary strives to ensure seamless transitions and a profound sense of belonging for military-connected students and families.
Wingate Elementary School
Wingate Elementary, part of Mascoutah School District #19, is committed to supporting military students and their families through a school board resolution and meaningful activities throughout the year. The school recognizes Patriot Day with community heroes as guest speakers, Veterans Day with a student-led assembly, and Week of the Military Child with a special breakfast and activities. The 5th grade Leadership Team welcomes new military students through school tours. Through the Mascoutah Rocks tradition, students leaving due to military orders receive a special rock filled with memories and wishes from classmates as a reminder of Wingate and the Mascoutah School District.
