Military Family Resources
Franklin Alum Service Members
Please see this slideshow of FHS alums who have or are serving in the military. We know this information is incomplete. If you have information about additional alumni who have served in the military, please email it to communications@franklincityschools.com.
Building Contacts
- Gerke: Mr. Rhoades
- Schenck:
- Franklin Intermediate Building: Mrs. Irgens
- Hunter: Mr. Ward
- FJHS: Mrs. Mailhot
- FHS: Mrs. Limon
WHAT RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE FOR PARENTS?
Military Family Resources
- 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.
- 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.
- Military Student Identifier Code (MSI) - Frequently asked questions for parents and students.
- TMAS Books: MCEC’s Tell Me a Story® (TMAS®) empowers military-connected children, ages 4-8, by using literature and their own stories to foster resilience, strong peer and parent connections, and a sense of pride and accomplishment.
TMAS provides opportunities for military parents and their kids to discuss often difficult topics such as deployment,
separation, and moving. - Ohio Military State Policy Source: Information and research, knowledge of policies and processes, and assistance with legislation — all to support service members and their families.
- Free Resources for Veterans Beyond the VA. Info from AARP.
