Orion Elementary is committed to supporting students who have a family member affiliated with the US Military. Our school has special events and activities throughout the year to keep these families connected with our school community and the local JBER area. Orion families are encouraged to contact the School Military Liaison officer POC for Orion Elementary with any questions.
School Military Liaison Officers
Orion's School Military Liaison Officers serve as the direct point of contact for military-connected families. Please contact the school military liaisons with any questions regarding Orion Elementary School and other support.
The Military and Family Life Counseling Program supports service members, their families and survivors with non-medical counseling worldwide. Trained to work with the military community, military and family life counselors deliver valuable face-to-face counseling services, briefings and presentations to the military community both on and off the installation.
Please contact Orion's front office for MFLC availability at 907-742-0250
Family Resources
- your central hub and go-to place for the military community to prepare for deployments, reintegration, moves, parenthood, retirement, and more.
- provides emergency communication for military families, financial assistance, referral services, deployment support and services.
- connects veterans and their families and friends with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline #1-800-273-8255, online chat, or text 838255.
- a multimedia public awareness campaign designed to encourage help-seeking behavior among service members, veterans, and military families coping with invisible wounds.
Resources for Children
- nonprofit organization created to provide support and recognition to military children, 3 years through the 12 grade, through grants that pay for fees associated with athletic, fine arts, and tutoring programs.
- provides much-needed support and practical education for the youngest members of our military families with “Talk, Listen, Connect”, an outreach initiative to help kids through deployment, combat-related injuries, and the death of a loved one.
- uses a comprehensive approach to address key educational transition issues encountered by military families including enrollment, placement, attendance, eligibility, and graduation.
MIC3 Summary with Provisions
MIC3 Article VII Graduation
Educational Resources
- useful links for military families and educator resources
- provides educational scholarships to spouses and children of fallen and disabled service members.
Employment Resources
- promotes employer support for Guard and Reserve service by advocating relevant initiatives, recognizing outstanding support, increasing awareness of applicable laws, and resolving conflict between employers and service members.
Pet Resources
: “healing vets and saving pets - connects military veterans with rescued animals and creating second chances and new beginnings.