North Canton Middle School has been honored as a Purple Star School. The Ohio Department of Education's Purple Star Award for military-friendly schools recognizes schools that show a major commitment to students and families connected to our nation’s military.
NCMS is proud to support our veterans and military families. Approximately 35,000 students in Ohio are members of military families, and there are close to 1.4 million active service members currently serving in the U.S. Military. Resources and support are available to our North Canton families. If you would like to speak to someone regarding support for your family, the counselors at NCMS are available to help you.
NCMS thanks all of our men and women who have served and those who are currently serving in the U.S. Military. If you would like additional resources or to speak with someone regarding support for your military family, please contact the middle school military liaison counselor, Jami Brennan: jami.brennan@northcantonschools.org
Challenges families may face:
= Separation from families
= Feelings of loneliness, sadness, withdrawn
= Making new friends
= Fear of one’s safety
= Overwhelmed feelings
= Academic struggles
= Financial difficulties
= Homelessness
= Added responsibilities
= Added stress and worry
= Health issues
= Job security
= PTSD/ mental health struggles
North Canton Services are available to families in need:
*Call the counseling department at NCMS at 330-497-5635 for additional information.
You are not alone here in North Canton City Schools.
WE THANK YOU.
WE SUPPORT YOU.
Resources for the Ohio Department of Education to support military families:
Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission - Ohio is one of 50 states involved in the Interstate Compact for Educational Opportunities for Military Children, which is working to ensure that military children are properly enrolled in schools, have eligibility for school activities, and have assistance in meeting graduation requirements. Learn about the compact on this website. For additional information, contact ODE staff members Pete Lupiba, the council’s state commissioner, at Pete.Lupiba@education.ohio.gov | Working with Ohio’s Military Kids: What Educators Need to know
Veterans Executive Order Report - A comprehensive look at what state departments, boards, commissions and our institutions of higher education can do to support Ohio’s veterans and service members, and to make our state an ideal home for veterans seeking to launch their civilian careers.
House Bill 488 - Revised Code to require state institutions of higher education to award credit for military training, to increase penalties for certain theft, deception, and identity fraud offenses when the victim is an active duty service member, to allow for a civil action for victims of identity fraud, to make other changes regarding state support and benefits for veterans and their spouses, and to clarify membership in the State Teachers Retirement System.
Health Care Licensing for Military Members and Spouses - If you or your spouse is a current or retired member of the armed forces of the United States, or a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States, including the Ohio national guard, the following information is provided to help you in obtaining licensure or certification by the Ohio Board of Nursing.
Ohio National Guard’s Family Readiness Program - This program provides information and tools for Ohio families, including educational resources, youth camps and recreational opportunities.
Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) - The Military Child Education Coalition’s work is focused on ensuring quality educational opportunities for all military children affected by mobility, family separation and transition. | Voice for the Military Child: a newsletter for friends of the MCEC
Ohio Inter-service Family Assistance Coalition (ISFAC)- The ISFAC serves as a statewide “safety net” in support of Ohio military families. The ISFAC connects military families with national, state, regional and community resources as well as volunteer support services.
Ohio National Guard’s Family Readiness Program - This program provides information and tools for Ohio families, including educational resources, youth camps and recreational opportunities.
Army OneSource - Army OneSource, Army Child, Youth, and School (CYS) Services works with parents, students, and schools to mitigate the challenges resulting from children switching school systems due to family relocation or the deployment of a parent.
Touching Base - Touching Base is a quarterly U.S. Department of Education newsletter for the military community.
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