Joint Base San Antonio

(Randolph, Fort Sam Houston, Lackland, Camp Bullis)

Every Child, Every Chance, Every Day.

Joint Base San Antonio School Liaison Office (SLO) helps parents ease the transition of the mobile military lifestyle and can assist prior to your PCS, upon arrival, while at your installation and when you prepare to depart for your next duty station.

They specialize in serving military families with K-12 school age children and are able to provide information about the local school systems and community. The SLO will support parents and school districts with the Interstate Compact for the Education of Military Students interpretation, information on schools and boundaries, Home School, Deployment Support, provide School and Community Outreach partnerships. These military dependent education professionals serve as a link between military families and all surrounding school districts ensuring maximum educational opportunities for academic success. JBSA Fort Sam Houston 221-2214, JBSA Lackland 671-8388 JBSA-Randolph 652-5321 or email jbsa.slo@us.af.mil

• Military Family Readiness

Twitter: @jbsa_slo

On-Campus Military Liaisons

The following on-campus military liaisons serving as a point of contact between military-connected families and the campus. 

• Elementary - Bethany Bishop - Social Worker
• Intermediate - Darby Clardy - Counselor
• Junior High- Jennifer Fishbeck -Counselor
• High School -Shari Barta & Margi Handrick - Counselors

Navarro ISD Celebrates All Four Campuses Earning Prestigious Purple Star Designation

Geronimo, TX (September 19, 2024) – Navarro Independent School District (NISD) proudly announces that all four of its campuses have been awarded the esteemed Purple Star Designation by Governor Greg Abbott. This recognition acknowledges the district's unwavering commitment to supporting military-connected students and their families.

The Purple Star designation is a program established by the Texas Legislature through Senate Bill 1557, with the goal of highlighting schools that go above and beyond to meet the unique needs of these students.

“At Navarro ISD, we are deeply honored to receive the Purple Star designation for all campuses,” stated Mandy Epley, Superintendent of NISD. “Military families make tremendous sacrifices for our nation, and we are dedicated to ensuring their children feel welcomed, understood, and have every opportunity to excel in their education. We understand the unique challenges that come with military life, and we are honored to have the opportunity to serve these children and families.”

Every Navarro ISD school met the Purple Star Designation criteria by having a dedicated military liaison who advocates for military-connected students, their families, and staff on military-related issues, a web page specifically for military families, and a transition program that fosters an environment of belonging and connection from day one. 

The district has also implemented various initiatives to ensure the growing number of military families and students feel valued, understood, and have access to the resources they need to succeed. Elementary Principal Laurel Wilson said, “Collaboration with our military school liaison has been key to fostering a stronger connection between military families and schools. Ms. Amanda Lindsey works to ensure students receive resources, referrals, and peer support to ensure military students succeed and we are grateful for her dedication.”

Wilson also highlighted that her campus looks forward to “purple out” day to raise awareness and show appreciation in celebration of Month of the Military Child, and giving special recognition to students of service members during Veterans Day ceremonies for their sacrifices as well.

Governor Abbott’s announcement highlighted a significant increase in Purple Star designations this year, reflecting the growing awareness of the unique challenges faced by military-connected students. Navarro ISD is honored to join other Texas Purple Star campuses in this commitment to excellence for our military families.