Military Family Resources
Online Resources For Military Families - We Salute Your Service!
Military Families,
Welcome to Hamilton Local Schools! On this page your will find many resources to support your family and your children as they work to strengthen their education. If you have any general questions, please contact the main office of your child's school. If you have questions about registering your child, please contact to our student registration office.
Below you will find helpful links and downloadable files for extensive resources available to military families. If you know of a resource that isn't listed here, please contact Corey O'Brien at Hamilton Township High School to make him aware of the recommended addition to our page.
Thank you for your service to our country!
Purple Star Building Liaisons
Preschool:
Jan Strahm
Preschool Director
jstrahm@hlsd.org
614-491-8044 ext. 1231
Elementary School:
Nancy Archer
P.E.
narcher@hlsd.org
614-491-8044 ext. 1325
Toni Juarez
Library
tjuarez@hlsd.org
Susan Griffiths
Computer Applications
sgriffiths@hlsd.org
614-491-8044 ext. 1355
Diane Starkey
3rd Math
dstarkey@hlsd.org
614-491-8044 ext. 1378
Intermediate School:
Brittany Smith
5th Language Arts
bsmith@hlsd.org
614-491-8044 ext. 1637
Jason Cryder
4th Science/SS
jcryder@hlsd.org
614-491-8044 ext. 1627
Kelly Altiers
Principal
kaltiers@hlsd.org
614-491-8044 ext. 1602
Middle School:
Sami Tollison
Success Coach
stollison@hlsd.org
614-491-8044 ext. 1534
Cole Freshkorn
7th ELA
cfreshkorn@hlsd.org
614-491-8044 ext. 1531
Jeff Endres
Principal
jendres@hlsd.org
614-491-8044 ext. 1504
High School:
Corey O'Brien
HS Science
cobrien@hlsd.org
614-491-8044 ext. 1844
2022 State Military Signing Day
Local Military Recruiters
Military Child Education Coalition Resources
This website has a wide variety of information for parents and educators. MCEC is widely known as a reliable source of current information. The advantage for parents using the MCEC website is the opportunity for involvement for students and families. Below are links to the MCEC homepage and a few specific sections as well.
Military Child Education Coalition Homepage
Military Child Education Coalition Parent & Student Resources
Military Child Education Coalition Webinars
Military Child Education Coalition Resources
Military Child Education Coalition Library
Military OneSource
This is a military operated website designed to help Military Connected Families in every aspect of their life. This is a site that can help families in a variety of aspects other than just education. There is a wealth of information intended to assist the military family. Click the link below to access the site.
Military Children On The Move
The link below was taken from the Military OneSource website specifically geared toward students of military connected families.
Military Children On The Move Website
Ohio Department of Veteran Services (ODVS)
Learn about the Ohio Department of Veterans Services. Discover all of the programs, responsibilities, endeavors and goals of our state agency.
Ohio Department of Veteran Services (ODVS)
Afghanistan Veteran Support
Military service members and veterans from all eras are reacting to the recent events in Afghanistan. Veterans may question the meaning of their service or whether it was worth the sacrifices they made. They may feel more moral distress about experiences they had during their service. You are not alone. It’s normal to feel this way. Talk with your friends and families, reach out to battle buddies, connect with a peer-to-peer network, or sign up for mental health services. Below are a list common reactions and coping advice.
Scholarships & Other Resources
Below you will find links to files that contain various resources for Military Connected Families, which include scholarship information for students and spouses. If you're having trouble accessing the files, download the FREE Adobe Reader software for your computer.
The two spreadsheets linked below work with Microsoft Excel or Apple's Numbers Spreadsheet software.
Military Connected Scholarships (PDF)
Military Family Resources Spreadsheet (Excel)
Military Family Resources Spreadsheet (Numbers)
This is a thorough website that shares up-to-date discounts and offers for those active or retired military & their families.
Below are free resources available for veterans and military members suffering from co-occurring disorders and PTSD:
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State of Veteran Mental Health and Substance Abuse in America [americanaddictioncenters.org]
provides interesting infographics and statistics that relate to veterans alcohol consumption and social/emotional/physical issues. -
PTSD & Substance Abuse in Veterans [veteranaddiction.org]
discusses what PTSD and why it occurs, additionally how to get help to overcoming the symptoms and struggles of living with PTSD -
Veteran Drug & Alcohol Rehab [americanaddictioncenters.org]
gives statistics of U.S. veterans with substance addiction, how mental health and chronic pain affect addiction and additional support groups for veterans. -
Resources for Veterans [americanaddictioncenters.org]
- offers multiple resources and guides for veterans and family members to navigate co-occurring disorders common in veterans and active service members
For those hoping to find help in their local areas they can also use our free directory to locate the nearest treatment facilities or they can use our free text line [veteranaddiction.org] to start the road to recovery.