Resources for Military Families
Mill Creek Academy supports our military-connected students and families.
Mill Creek Academy is proud to support our military-connected students and families with a military kids club. The military kids club is designed to address the unique lifestyle of military families. Benefits to our students include easing transitions, meeting other military children who share similar circumstances, learning coping skills, and support through deployments and moving. Activities include monthly afterschool meetings, Purple UP month, and support for families; especially during deployments.
As a member of the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children, Florida recognizes the need to provide support to students of military families. Today’s military children and families experience unique hardships. They move frequently and must adjust to new living environments, schools and peer groups much more than their civilian counterparts. They live through repeated cycles of separation and reunion.
The compact rules are designed to:
- Facilitate the transfer of education records and enrollment
- Promote smooth transitions to graduation
- Promote seamless transitions for course and educational placements
- Consider circumstances for excused absences
- Facilitate eligibility for enrollment in school and extracurricular participation
Military Recognition Events
Upcoming Military Recognition Events
September: Celebrate Freedom Week Honoring military students by having them read the Declaration of Independence on the Morning Announcements.
November: Letters to Veterans: student created cards and letters to send to our Veteran’s in the Veterans VA Nursing Home.
December: Letters to Troops: students created letters to send to deployed soldiers and sailors for Christmas.
April: The Month of the Military Child Wear Purple on April 15th for Purple Up Day recognizing the children of our military men and women!
Memorial Day: Military students place flags around the school.
Our Student-Led Transition Program
Our Mustang-led program supports military-connected students and families as they join our school. It begins with a New Student Orientation, where student leaders welcome newcomers and help them feel at home.
Student ambassadors connect with new military students, offering peer support, school tours, and classroom integration. They serve as friendly guides, helping students adjust socially and academically.
The program also provides families with helpful resources and community information to ease their transition. Regular check-ins ensure continued support throughout the school year.
Educational Resources
SAC: Get involved with other parents, staff and community members to make your voice heard regarding the School Improvement Plan and annual budget to support student learning!
Varsity Tutors: Free online tutoring for all students
Extended Day: Before and after care, offering after school programs like Chess Club, Martial Arts, Coding, Robotics and more!