Military Families
Texas Leadership welcomes military families who have been transferred to or at permanent party at Dyess Air Force Base! As a public charter school (K-12), any parent or guardian who serves the armed forces of the United States, or are part of the reserve armed forces can enroll children at TLCA Abilene.
We are here to help ease the transition of our military families and can assist you prior to your PCS, upon arrival, while at the installation, and when you prepare to depart for your next duty station. Our heart is to serve our military-connected students and families and provide information about our school and community.
We are committed to providing excellent educational opportunities to ensure all students served are able to reach their maximum learning potential. The Texas Leadership Public Schools (District) recognizes the importance of responding to the needs of our students and military families and we welcome feedback and suggestions, as we believe this is an important part of the continuous improvement process.
Our aim is to support you and help you ease into our community and school.
Thank you for choosing our community!
**Please note, TLCA is Kindergarten through 12th grade and
does not provide a Pre-K program as of the 2023-2024 School Year **
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Are you ready to REGISTER at TLCA Abilene? Our PEIMS Department is ready to serve YOU! To get started, contact our Registration Department at [email protected] or by giving us a call at (325) 653-3200 (press 4 for Administration) and let us know how we can help! You can also click the link below for information and resources.
Meet Our Liaison Officers
CAMPUS LIAISON OFFICER
Adam Turbeville | Assistant High School Principal
(325) 480-3500 x6891
Honorary Commander & Liaison
Jenna Jones
(325) 653-3200 x7270
The School Liaison Officer (SLO) for Dyess Air Force Base is Darci Hodges.
Currently the FSS serves students throughout the Big Country. They help families ease the impact of the military life for their children and provide information prior to a move, upon arrival and while stationed at Dyess. One of the important roles they perform is to connect families, schools and the military community to facilitate the educational transition and academic experience of military children.
Darci Hodges | [email protected]
School Liaison Program Manager
Dyess Youth Center, 232 Texas Drive, Bldg. 11902
(325) 696-4591 - https://www.dyessfss.com/school-liaison
https://www.Facebook.com/DyessSchoolLiaisonOffice
You Can Connect With School Liaison Office On Facebook!: https://www.facebook.com/DyessSchoolLiaisonOffice/
Looking for another School Liaison Officer Throughout Texas? Click Here: https://tea.texas.gov/sites/default/files/Final%20SLO%20Contact%20List2020.pdf
Campus Transition Program
As a part of helping our families become familiar with TLCA Abilene, we have several things we provide to make the transition easier. We welcome your feedback and invite you to let us know how we can serve your family.
What Can You Expect Upon Admission?:
- An introduction to the school environment through an in-person, guided tour of your child’s campus
- Welcome from our “Eagle Leaders” whose heart and goal is to support your student in getting to know TLCA Abilene. They are also here to be with your student at lunch, help them find their classes and make them feel a part of our awesome campus.
- Being a part of a “Welcome Night” for our military families. We appreciate you and want you to know that you’ve found a family at TLCA.
Military Family Consultants (MFLC) and Guidance Counselor Services
At Texas Leadership we know how important the mental and emotional health of your child is; and our goal is to be a support! We have an amazing Guidance Counselors who is readily available to your family.
Counselor: Chelsea Sims
Call: 325-480-3500 x6449
E-Mail: [email protected]
Counselor's Corner: https://www.texasleadershipabilene.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=409145&type=d&pREC_ID=2130767
In addition, we are blessed to have a Military and Family Life Consultant (MFLC) from Dyess Air Force Base who will be checking in with your student. Our MFLC is here to help prevent Family distress by providing education and information on Family dynamics, parent education, available support services, the effects of stress, and positive coping mechanisms.
Click Here For More Information: https://www.dyess.af.mil/Units/Support-Agencies/Military-Family-Life-Consultant-MFLC/
Texas Leadership Proudly Supports "Month Of The Military Child!"
Each April, America honors the courage and recognizes the sacrifice of over 1.7 million children in military families nationwide. The life of military children has always had its challenges, foremost among them being frequent relocations. Every time families move, children have to make new friends, get used to new schools, and find new clubs and teams to join. A lot of military children take these changes in stride and some even thrive on them, but it is hard - kids have to rebuild their world every time and find their place in it. Month of the Military Child provides a powerful opportunity to raise awareness and build support to help these children meet the unique challenges they face! It is an opportunity to recognize military children and youth for their heroism, character, courage, sacrifices and continued resilience.
In celebration, we invite ALL of our students to participate in the National Purple UP! Day. Students come to school in a Purple Shirt and Jeans as a way of showing support!
To learn more about the Month of the Military Child, we invite you to check out: https://unitedrelieffoundation.org/purple-up-day-for.../
Board Approved Military Resolution
