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Bushland Intermediate School

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Military Connected Families

Welcome Military & Veteran Families!

At our intermediate school, we are proud to support our military-connected students and their families. Whether you are transitioning to the Amarillo area, navigating a deployment, or seeking local veteran support, we have compiled the trusted resources below to help your family thrive.

🎒Picture of a backpack School & Academic Support (Texas & National)

  • Texas Education Agency Portal: TEA Military Family Resources – The official state hub for Texas school enrollment rules, graduation requirements, and highly mobile student transitions.
  • School Transition Toolkits: Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) – Parent-facing guides, webinars, and resources designed to help pre-teens manage the social-emotional challenges of changing schools.
  • Free 24/7 Academic Tutoring: Tutor.com for Military Families – Free, live, one-on-one homework help and tutoring in core subjects for military dependents in grades K-12.
  • Texas Interstate Compact Info: MIC3 Texas State Page – Information on how the interstate compact helps quickly resolve enrollment, course placement, and academic differences when moving between states.

🏠Picture of a house Amarillo Local Veteran & Family Services

  • Counseling & Community Connection: Family Support Services Veterans Resource Center – A veteran-staffed center right here in Amarillo offering free peer support groups, individual and family counseling, and resource connections.
  • Confidential Readjustment Support: Amarillo Vet Center – Offers free, confidential counseling and readjustment services for eligible service members, war-zone veterans, and their dependents.
  • Financial & Housing Assistance: Panhandle Community Services Veterans Program – Provides local financial stability planning, utility assistance, and emergency housing navigation for Panhandle area veterans.
  • Healthcare & Patient Advocates: VA Amarillo Health Care System – The digital portal to manage appointments, access pharmacies, and connect with family support specialists at the Thomas E. Creek VA Medical Center in Amarillo.

🤝Pciture of two hands shaking Deployment & Global Family Care

  • 24/7 Defense Support Hub: Military OneSource – A Department of Defense initiative offering comprehensive PCS checklists, parenting strategies, and confidential non-medical counseling.
  • Youth & Pre-Teen Resources: The Military Child’s Life (Military OneSource) – Interactive resources specifically tailored to intermediate and middle school-aged youth navigating military life.