Nordonia Hills City Schools recognizes and respects all those who serve the United States Military, especially military families. We are dedicated to aiding our military families by providing an individualized support team and additional resources to our military-connected students. We also consider ourselves ambassadors to the military by providing special programming and events that raise awareness and promote military opportunities and patriotism.
Military Youth Resources
Chip Merkle - Educational Resources for Military Connected Youth
Link for the ODE webinar for the Purple Star application
Over 13,000 students in Ohio are members of military families. Frequent moves and family separations through deployments, as well as reintegration issues, make life especially challenging. Ohio offers a number of programs to assist military families.
Educator License Fees are Waived for Veterans and Those in the Military
The Ohio Department of Education is eliminating fees for educator licenses to recognize the contributions of military families. Beginning Jan. 2, 2015, the fees for any initial Ohio educator license, permit, or certificate – or for renewal – will be waived for candidates who are veterans or current service members of all branches of the United States Armed Forces, including the National Guard or Reserves. Spouses of active duty service members also may receive a license free of charge. Learn More
Purple Star Award
The Purple Star Award is for schools that show a major commitment to Ohio's students in military families. Schools that earn the award will receive a special Purple Star recognition to display onsite. Learn More
Troops to Teachers
Troops to Teachers is a national program, funded by the U.S. Department of Education and administered by the Department of Defense through an agency called the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES). The program helps eligible military personnel begin new careers as teachers in PK-12 public schools where their skills, knowledge, and experience are needed most. Learn More
The Month of the Military Child
In 1986, the Secretary of Defense designated each April as “The Month of the Military Child” and all branches of service provide special days and events to honor their children. This commemoration recognizes the contributions that military children make as their parents, guardians and families serve our nation. Because of their resilience and ability to deal with life-changing events, military children are an inspiration and a source of pride for our nation.
Military Families Resources
Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission - Ohio is one of 50 states involved in the Interstate Compact for Educational Opportunities for Military Children, which is working to ensure that military children are properly enrolled in schools, have eligibility for school activities, and have assistance in meeting graduation requirements. Learn about the compact on this website.
Ohio National Guard’s Family Readiness Program - This program provides information and tools for Ohio families, including educational resources, youth camps, and recreational opportunities.
Ohio Inter-service Family Assistance Coalition (ISFAC) - The ISFAC serves as a statewide “safety net” in support of Ohio military families. The ISFAC connects military families with national, state, regional, and community resources as well as volunteer support services.
Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) - The Military Child Education Coalition’s work is focused on ensuring quality educational opportunities for all military children affected by mobility, family separation, and transition.