{"id":2306,"date":"2025-12-19T21:19:48","date_gmt":"2025-12-19T21:19:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kibsd.org\/main\/?page_id=2306"},"modified":"2026-06-17T18:22:57","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T18:22:57","slug":"military-families","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.kibsd.org\/main\/military-families\/","title":{"rendered":"Military Families"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_pb_fullwidth_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><section class=\"et_pb_fullwidth_header_0 et_pb_fullwidth_header et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_text_align_left et_animated et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_fullwidth_header_container left\"><div class=\"header-content-container center\"><div class=\"header-content et_flex_module\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Military Families<\/h1><div class=\"et_pb_header_button_wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_fullwidth_header_overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_fullwidth_header_scroll\"><\/div><\/section><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section student-services-section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_0 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Main Cubs Military Connections<\/h1><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Main Elementary is a close-knit 4-5 learning community in Kodiak, Alaska. We proudly serve a diverse population of students and families and are committed to creating a school environment where every child feels seen, supported, and at home. Our goal is to make transitions smooth, build strong relationships, and ensure that all families\u2014no matter where their journey takes them\u2014feel welcomed into our community.<\/p>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_1 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Demographics <\/h1><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><ul>\n<li>Main Elementary currently serves approximately 201 students<\/li>\n<li>Approximately 3% of our student population is designated as military-connected<\/li>\n<li>Our military-connected families are primarily affiliated with the U.S. Coast Guard<\/li>\n<li>We serve students from active duty, reserve, and civilian military families.<\/li>\n<li>Military-connected students at Main primarily come from Coast Guard families, and we may also serve families affiliated with the Navy.<\/li>\n<li>Our school team is committed to supporting the unique needs of military-connected students, including providing smooth transitions and a strong sense of belonging.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_heading_2 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Alaska Liaison Officer <\/h1><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><strong>Earnest Kincade, EdD<\/strong><br \/>Eielson AFB School Liaison Program Manager<br \/>354th Mission Support Group<br \/>Office (907) 377-7490<br \/>Wok Cell (907) 385-9460<br \/><a href=\"mailto:earnest.kincade.1@us.af.mil\">earnest.kincade.1@us.af.mil<\/a><br \/>Visit:\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/\">Eielson AFB School Liaison Office<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/1142119209225103\/\">Joint Service School Liaison Program Managers<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Adele Daniels<\/strong><br \/>JBER School Liaison Program Manager<br \/>673d Mission Support Group, JBER, Alaska<br \/>Office - (907) 384-1505<br \/>Work cell - (907) 201-6385<br \/><a href=\"mailto:adele.daniels.1@us.af.mil\">adele.daniels.1@us.af.mil<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Janet Farris<\/strong><br \/>Fort Wainwright School Liaison Officer<br \/>Child &amp; Youth Services, U.S. Army Garrison Alaska,<br \/>Fort Wainwright<br \/>Office: (907) 353-1043<br \/>Cell: (907) 460-1463<br \/><a href=\"mailto:Janet.e.farris2.naf@army.mil\">Janet.e.farris2.naf@army.mil<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tanya Preusser<\/strong><br \/>SEAK Family Resource Specialist<br \/>U.S. Coast Guard Arctic District<br \/>Base Ketchikan, Detached Juneau<br \/>Teams: (571) 614-2743<br \/>Office: (907) 463-2123<br \/>Email: <a href=\"mailto:Tanya.M.Preusser@uscg.mil\">Tanya.M.Preusser@uscg.mil<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_3 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">School Programs <\/h1><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><ul>\n<li>\u201cMeet the Teacher Day\u201d before school starts.<\/li>\n<li>Open House<\/li>\n<li>Winter concert<\/li>\n<li>Spring concert<\/li>\n<li>Halloween Parade<\/li>\n<li>Battle of the Books<\/li>\n<li>Spelling Bee<\/li>\n<li>Meaningful jobs for students<\/li>\n<li>We work closely with our Community PTA to facilitate family events after school.<\/li>\n<li>School tours and classroom visits will be arranged for incoming students mid-year. Please contact the school office.<\/li>\n<li>Full time school counselor<\/li>\n<li>Full time school nurse<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_heading_4 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">USCG Liaison Officer <\/h1><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW239625640 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW239625640 BCX0\">Graham Edwards<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW239625640 BCX0\">, <\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW239625640 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW239625640 BCX0\">CWO-3 MAT Supervisor<br \/><\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW239625640 BCX0\" href=\"mailto:raymond.g.edwards@uscg.mil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW239625640 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW239625640 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">raymond.g.edwards@uscg.mil<\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold EmptyTextRun SCXW239625640 BCX0\"><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW239625640 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_5 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Resources <\/h1><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gse.harvard.edu\/news\/uk\/16\/11\/military-kids-resilience-and-challenges\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Harvard Graduate School of Education For Military Kids, Resilience and Challenges<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:390}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/militarychild.org\/for-families\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Military Child Education Coalition\u202f<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:390}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/schoolresources.militaryfamilies.psu.edu\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Resources for Military Children<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f\u202fLinking military-connected school personnel with evidence-based resources and support<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:390}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sesamestreetformilitaryfamilies.org\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sesame Street for Military Families<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:100,&quot;335559740&quot;:390}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kodiakchamber.org\/relocation-guide-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Relocation Guide\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Relocation Guide<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:100,&quot;335559740&quot;:390}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibsd.org\/peterson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/10\/MIC3-Guide-for-SchoolsParents-Info-Sheet.pdf\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Quick Guide for Schools and Parents<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:100,&quot;335559740&quot;:390}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibsd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MIC3_Parent_Guide-FINAL.pdf\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Military Interstate Children\u2019s Compact Commission<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:100,&quot;335559740&quot;:390}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarychild.org\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Military Child Education Coalition<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:100,&quot;335559740&quot;:390}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"9\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/military.tutor.com\/home\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Military Tutor<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:100,&quot;335559740&quot;:390}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_heading_6 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">East Point of Contact<\/h1><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Sabrina Sutton, Principal, East Elementary<br \/>907- 486-7482<br \/><a href=\"mailto:ssutton01@kibsd.org\" title=\"Email\">ssutton01@kibsd.org<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2306","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kibsd.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2306","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kibsd.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kibsd.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kibsd.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kibsd.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2306"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.kibsd.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2306\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2363,"href":"https:\/\/www.kibsd.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2306\/revisions\/2363"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kibsd.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2306"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}