• Patrick SFB School Liaison contact information:
  Susan Clark, School Liaison Program Manager
  Susan.clark.8@spaceforce.mil
  321-494-1991
  On Facebook @ PatrickCYES.SLO
  https://www.gopatrickfl.com/youth-programs.html

• https://www.militaryonesource.mil/ (a free 24/7 resource for military families of all branches of service providing a variety of assistance, resources, and tools)

• www.militarychildcare.com (Resource and information on available Before/After School military childcare)

• https://sesamestreetformilitaryfamilies.org/ (Provides resources and information appropriate for younger children on military related topics such as moving, deployment, etc.)

Academic Planning for Military Families

• Information regarding academic standards and opportunities, graduation requirements, DE and AP course offerings, applicable CTE programs, etc. for Brevard Public schools can be found in the Student Progression Plan on the BPS Curriculum and Instruction website.

• https://www.stepupforstudents.org/ Scholarship resources available to students in Florida in a variety of categories (tax credit, unique abilities, New Worlds reading, Hope, transportation, etc.)

• Contact Nicole Haynes for school-specific academic planning.

Resources and Educational Opportunities for Military Children

• www.mic3.net Information on the Military Interstate Compact and resources available for eligible transitioning military dependents

• https://military.tutor.com/home Free tutoring and test preparation and essay review resources for eligible military dependents

• https://unitedthroughreading.org/ Free shared story time resources to keep children and parents connected during a deployment

• Lockmar also offers several after school clubs, including:

  • Drama Club, Contact Sandra Ganio (ganio.sandra@brevardschools.org)

  • Music/Band/Chorus, Contact Nelia Hernandez (hernandez.nelia@brevardschools.org)

  • Destination Moon, Contact Jennifer Lucas (lucas.jennifer@brevardschools.org)

  • Odyssey of the Mind , Contact Kelsey Waterbury or Jennifer Porzel (waterbury.kelsey@brevardschools.org or porzel.jennifer@brevardschools.org)

  • Energy Whiz, Contact Jennifer Lucas (lucas.jennifer@brevardschools.org)

Student Led Transition Program

• BPS is committed to ensuring a peer-led, safe, and positive transition for students from military families into our schools. For support, please contact the Military Point of Contact listed at the top of this webpage.

• Lockmar proudly is a BPIS school where we encourage a student to display positive behaviors by being Safe, Kind and Ready at all times and in all settings.

Information on Exceptional Education Services

BPS ESE Parent Resources

Scott Snodgrass
ESE Support Specialist
Snograss.Scott@brevardschools.org

Nicole Haynes
Guidance Counselor and 504 Contact
Haynes.Anarenta@brevardschools.org

• Brevard Public Schools provides a range of ESE resources, including school-specific support for families navigating transitions with IEPs and 504 plans. For more information, please visit the BPS Exceptional Education Services website.

• Department of Air Force EFMP (Exceptional Family Member Program Information) https://daffamilyvector.us.af.mil/membersite/

• Lockmar has eight full-time ESE certified teachers, and one Gifted certified teacher to meet the needs of our Exceptional Education students.

Information on the mental health challenges facing military students, including ways to access school-based mental health services

• Brevard Public Schools offers Psychological and Mental Health Services to all students, including those in military families. These school-based mental health services, along with many other resources, are available at the Mental Wellness website or at https://bpscommunityconnect.findhelp.com/.

• Lockmar has one Social Worker and one School Counselor on-site, who can assist families with mental health services/resources.

  • Lockmar Social Worker: Janelle Pierce (pierce.janelle@brevardschools.org)

  • Lockmar School Counselor: Nicole Haynes (haynes.anarenta@brevardschools.org)

Upcoming Military Recognition Events

   Military Display- Ongoing: Patio, Marquee and Front Office

• Veterans Day- Letters of  Appreciation

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• Purple Up! for Military Kids- April 2025

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• Month of the Military Child- April 2025

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• Week of the Military Child- April 7-11

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• Armed Forces Day- May 17, 2025

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• Memorial Day Recognition - May 22