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Military Family Resources

Valley View Elementary School welcomes military families!  We’re dedicated to supporting students and families with ties to our nation’s armed forces. We want every military family to know we are here to help, encourage, and provide the resources they need for success.

 

Here are some events Wadsworth City Schools holds to Focus on Military Families and Veterans.

  • Veterans Day Assembly
  • Month of the Military Child - April
  • Purple Up Day
  • Military Service Signing Day
  • Graduating Students Going into the Military are Recognized at class assemblies
  • Special Veterans Recognition at Sporting Events. 

Purple Day at Valley View

A purple ribbon and a sign welcoming military families with floral accents are displayed on a textured purple background.
Purple decorations hang above double glass doors with signs and a maroon carpet visible in the foreground, while a hallway with stairs and windows can be seen in the background.
A purple star banner for Valley View Elementary School is displayed on a glass door in the foreground, with a glimpse of an interior hallway visible in the background.
Four women in purple %22Purple Up for Military Kids%22 shirts stand in a hallway with a green table and chairs in the foreground and a digital clock on the wall in the background.
In the foreground, purple balloons and a teddy bear sit on a table covered with a purple tablecloth, while in the background, a group of people are gathered in a large room with tables set up for an event.
A group of children and adults pose for a photo in front of a wall decorated with purple ribbons and balloons, with a large open room and windows visible in the background.
A family of four stands in front of a purple backdrop with decorative fans, while an American flag stands to their left.
A man and two boys stand in front of a purple backdrop with an American flag on the left and decorative paper fans on the right.
A young man and a girl stand in front of a purple backdrop adorned with paper fans, with an American flag to their left.
A woman and two children pose in front of a purple backdrop with decorative fans, while an American flag stands to the left.
A man and a young girl stand in front of a purple backdrop adorned with paper fans, with an American flag to their left.
A woman and a young girl stand in front of a purple backdrop adorned with paper fans, with an American flag to their left.
A family of six poses in front of a purple backdrop with decorative fans, an American flag standing to the left.
A man stands with a young girl and boy in front of a purple backdrop adorned with paper fans, with an American flag to the left.
A woman and two boys stand in front of a purple backdrop with decorative fans, while an American flag stands to the left.
A family of five poses in front of a purple backdrop with decorative fans, while an American flag stands to the left.
A family of four stands in front of a purple backdrop with decorative fans, an American flag to the left, and a light-colored wall to the right.
A bouquet of purple and white balloons with a purple ribbon sits on a lavender tablecloth in the foreground, next to a small stuffed bear, while a cafeteria with tables and chairs is visible in the background.
A woman and a young boy stand in front of a purple backdrop adorned with paper fans, with an American flag to their left.
A smiling family, including a soldier in uniform, stands in front of a purple backdrop adorned with decorative fans and an American flag.
A young girl in a gray hoodie and a woman in a black shirt stand in front of a purple backdrop adorned with paper fans, with an American flag to their left.
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Military Family Resources

Educational Resources

A stylized flame logo in red, white, and blue stands above the text "National Military Family Association" on a white background.
National Military Family Association

NMFA meets the immediate needs of America's military families with programs designed to support their family's financial security, well-being, and quality of life, including scholarships for military spouses, support and skill development for military teens, and summer camps for military kids in areas with the highest financial stress. 

https://www.militaryfamily.org/

A blue and red emblem with the words "TODAY'S MILITARY" in blue text on a white background.
Today's Military

The United States Department of Defense produces Today’s Military website as a resource for young adults, parents, and educators curious about military service. TodaysMilitary.com does not promote any one branch of the U.S. Military.

https://www.todaysmilitary.com/

The foreground displays several circular emblems of U.S. military branches and government bodies, while the background features the text "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Military Academy Nominations."
Military Academy Nominations

To be considered for admission to the Air Force Academy, U.S. Military Academy, Naval Academy, and Merchant Marine Academy, an individual must have a nomination either through a Member of the House of Representatives or United States Senate or a military service connection. 

https://www.brown.senate.gov/services/students/academy-nominations

https://wenstrup.house.gov/academies/

https://maxmiller.house.gov/service-academy-nominations

https://www.vance.senate.gov/services/military-academy-nominations/

The Selective Service System logo with an eagle and stars is on the left, with the words "SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM" in white text on a dark blue background.
Selective Service System

Mission: To register men and maintain a system that, when authorized by the President and Congress, rapidly provides personnel in a fair and equitable manner while managing an alternative service program for conscientious objectors.

https://www.sss.gov/register/

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Please contact Katie Wolf, Valley View Elementary school's military liaison, if you have additional questions.