Military Families
CENTRAL SCHOOL WELCOMES MILITARY FAMILIES
Central School is proud to serve the many military families who work and live in our community. We are committed to providing support, resources, and enriching programs to enhance our students’ educational experiences and support their families.
This webpage is designed to provide information to military families relocating to the area or with students already attending Central. Please visit our district military resources page for information relevant to all military families at Santa Rosa County District Schools.
Helpful Links
- Education Support
- Family Guide
- School Choice/Open Enrollment
- SRC Career Pathways
- Financial Resources
- Red Cross
- Operation Home Front
- VFW
- Heroes Care
- USA Cares
- Military Student Support
- Military One Source
- DOD MWR Libraries
- Central School Clubs
- MIC3- Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission
- Military Kid Connect
- Archored 4 Life
Transition Planning and Academic Counseling
Central School is committed to help our Military families during transition. Contact CS Guidance to schedule campus tours, academic counseling, and more! Information on the CS Guidance Department, and contact information for the guidance counselors can be found HERE.
Central School Exceptional Student Education Services Point of Contact Tamela Strickland at Stricklandt@santarosa.k12.fl.us
Click here for SRCSD Exceptional Student Education Services
Military & Family Life Counselor
The Central MFLC can be reached at 850-375-7704.
Any family interested in MFLC services must fill out the consent form for services.
Click here to access SRCSD Mental Health Services
Scholarship Opportunities
There are many scholarships available to children of both Active Duty and Veterans, especially if the parent has any level of VA disability rating. Click HERE to view current scholarships available.
School Liaison Officer
Families moving to or from the area are encouraged to contact the NAS Whiting Field School Liaison Officer (SLO) before registering. The SLO can also be an advocate for military families if any issues arise during the school year.
The SLO, Dawn Kaunike, can be reached atdawn.m.kaunike.naf@us.navy.milor 850-665-6105 or 850-736-0338.
Military Point of Contact
NAS Whiting Field School Liaison
Chris Hendrix NAS Whiting Field School Liaison
7180 Langley Street Milton, Florida 32570 Building 1417 Room 163 Office: 850-665-6105 Cell: 850-736-0338 Email: christopher.p.hendrix2.nas@us.navy.mil Site: Whiting Field School Liaison Officer
Hurlburt Field School Liaison
Lacey Allen School Liaison Specialist, Hurlburt Field School Liaison Program 1 SOFSS/SLP, Hurlburt Field, FL
Commercial: 850-884-6938 Cell: 850-280-5766 Email: lacey.allen.1@us.af.mil Website: https://www.myhurlburt.com/pages/School-Liaison.html Facebook: Hurlburt Field School Liaison Program
NAS Pensacola School Liaison
Carissa Bergosh School Liaison for NAS Pensacola
4119 Children's Lane Pensacola, FL 32511 Cell: 850-712-4105 Work: 850-458-6588 Email: carissa.f.bergosh.naf@us.navy.mil
Eglin AFB School Liaison
Elaine LaJeunesse 96 MSG/SLO
310 W. Van Matre Ave Ste 252B Bldg 210 Eglin AFB, FL 32542 Phone: 850-882-4319 (DSN) 872-4319 Email: Elaine.LaJeunesse@us.af.mil Website: EglinLIFE.com