Luke AFB School Liaison Program

09/04/2026

Operation Homefront Military Child Of The Year--Nominations accepted September 2nd through December 1st 2026!

09/02/2026

What a great weekend! If we have to work...we're all in on a weekend with Guardsmen at National Guard Association of the United States - NGAUS conference! We've had so many excellent conversations about education - some of the most common questions have been:

-Can I use tutor.com/military? Yes! Service members and their spouses and children qualify to use our service at NO COST! We offer 1-to-1 tutors for students in K-12 and College

-Wait...you offer more than on-demand tutors? Yes! You can drop off your writing and a tutor will give you feedback and suggestions within 12 hours, you have access to test prep resources for ASVAB, ACT, SAT, NCLEX, AFOQT (and much more!), you can sign up for our Group Tutorials and build an incredible resource reference library...and much, much more

-You have ASVAB test prep? Yes! Access ASVAB quizzes AND tutors to get max out your score!

-Do I need to schedule? No! Our tutors are available 24/7 no matter where you live in the world. You can log on and get help anytime you need it.

What are you waiting for? Register at tutor.com/military and give it a try today

09/02/2026

DYK? School liaisons offer education support and guidance throughout military life — not only during a PCS. Ask questions and get support year-round to help you and your military child:

-Compare school and homeschooling options.
-Navigate enrollment, credits and school transitions.
-Prepare for college, training or a career.
-Find tutoring, after-school care and local activities.
-Get support during deployment.
-Manage special education needs.

Find your local school liaison and get trusted guidance to help your child feel prepared, supported and set up for success in school and beyond: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/benefits/school-liaison-program/

09/02/2026

Compact Rule SEC. 6.101 Absence as Related to Deployment Activities
(a) A custody order, special power of attorney, or other applicable document relative to the guardianship of a child of a military family and executed under the applicable law of each member state shall be sufficient for the purposes of enrollment and all other actions requiring parental participation and consent. A special power of attorney form, which is acceptable in some jurisdictions, can be obtained through the Judge Advocate General’s Corps (JAG) offices pursuant to Military Family Care Plan regulations.
(1) An LEA shall be prohibited from charging local tuition to a transitioning military
child placed in the care of a non-custodial parent or other person standing in loco
parentis who lives in a jurisdiction other than that of the custodial parent. Tuition may
be charged for optional programs offered by an LEA.
(2) An eligible military child, placed in the care of a non-custodial parent or other
person standing in loco parentis who lives in a jurisdiction other than that of the
custodial parent, may continue to attend the school in which he/she was enrolled
while residing with the custodial parent.
(3) An LEA shall not charge tuition. In addition, transportation to and from school is
the responsibility of the non-custodial parent or other persons standing in loco
parentis.

09/02/2026

08/07/2026

🇺🇲 Labor Day Holiday Hours 🇺🇲

The 56th FSS facilities will have adjusted hours for the Labor Day Holiday, 7 September 2026.

Be sure to plan accordingly and contact the individual facilities for specific hours of operation.

We appreciate your understanding. Have a safe weekend!

08/06/2026

Schools play a vital role in the success of military-connected students, and strong partnerships between education and military communities create lasting benefits for everyone involved.
School Liaisons serve as strategic partners to educators by building trusted relationships, increasing awareness of the military lifestyle, supporting student transitions, facilitating collaborative problem-solving, and connecting schools with resources that strengthen educational outcomes.
When schools, military leaders, families, and community partners work together, students experience greater educational stability, communities become stronger, and military families gain confidence that their children will be supported wherever military service takes them.
Education partnerships extend beyond the classroom—they contribute to quality of life and support readiness, retention, and recruiting across the force.
Supporting Military Families. Strengthening Communities. Enabling Readiness, Retention, and Recruiting.
This is the Core Four. This is how School Liaisons lead.