Military Families
More than half of all Active Duty members of the military have a family, according to the U.S. Department of Defense. The almost 1,600,000 Active Duty family members are a valuable part of the military community and we welcome those who choose to make Oakwood home.
Oakwood Schools has created this resource page to help our military families find answers to questions, meet challenges and develop relationships.
Oakwood Schools is proud to announce that Ohio’s Department of Education and Workforce has designated all five schools within the district as Purple Star Schools.
In the latest announcement, Director Stephen D. Dackin recognized Oakwood Junior High School, Lange School and Oakwood High School as three of Ohio’s newest Purple Star Schools.
The Purple Star designation signifies a school’s major commitment to serving military-connected students and families. Oakwood Schools currently supports 260 military students and their families.
“The hard work of our staff and the teams at each school to review the application criteria, incorporate elements as part of the required activities, and submit an application to show our military students and families that we see them brings me great pride!” said Superintendent Dr. Neil Gupta. “By earning this designation at each of our schools, we will also be able to elevate our ongoing work to provide support to our students and families as they transition to Oakwood Schools and continue to flourish in our community.”
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Military Kids Club
More than two million children in the United States experience the benefits and challenges of being a military dependent. Oakwood Schools is taking steps to provide these “military kids” the opportunity to build relationships and find comfort in their shared experiences through the District’s Military Kids Club.
Group members at Harman and Smith Elementary meet regularly throughout the school year to participate in activities and spend time just sharing thoughts and feelings.
“We have done cards for Veterans, holiday activities, games, sidewalk chalk to support our military, popsicles, picnics and more. Coming to the club, students feel like they are not alone and can identify with each other. There are friendships made and smiles shared when we meet,” Smith Elementary Counselor Amber Perrott
“Knowing there is a group full of students who understand what you're going through, led by adults who can deliver specific lessons and opportunities to address these challenges, can be very comforting.” Harman School Counselor Michael Wadham
