Resources for Military Families
Picolata Crossing Elementary supports our military-connected students and families.
Picolata Crossing Elementary is proud to support our military-connected students and families with a military kids club. The military kids club is designed to address the unique lifestyle of military families. Benefits to our students include easing transitions, meeting other military children who share similar circumstances, learning coping skills, and support through deployments and moving. Activities include monthly afterschool meetings, Purple UP month, and support for families; especially during deployments.
As a member of the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children, Florida recognizes the need to provide support to students of military families. Today’s military children and families experience unique hardships. They move frequently and must adjust to new living environments, schools and peer groups much more than their civilian counterparts. They live through repeated cycles of separation and reunion.
The compact rules are designed to:
- Facilitate the transfer of education records and enrollment
- Promote smooth transitions to graduation
- Promote seamless transitions for course and educational placements
- Consider circumstances for excused absences
- Facilitate eligibility for enrollment in school and extracurricular participation
Military Recognition Events
Our Student-Led Transition Program
Our Puma-led program supports military-connected students and families as they join our school. It begins with a New Student Breakfast, where student leaders welcome newcomers and help them feel at home.
Student ambassadors connect with new military students, offering peer support, school tours, and classroom integration. They serve as friendly guides, helping students adjust socially and academically.
The program also provides families with helpful resources and community information to ease their transition. Regular check-ins ensure continued support throughout the school year.
Educational Resources
SAC: Get involved with other parents, staff and community members to make your voice heard regarding the School Improvement Plan and annual budget to support student learning!
Varsity Tutors: Free online tutoring for all students
Extended Day: Before and after care, offering after school programs like Soccer Shots, Martial Arts, Coding, Robotics and more!
Anchored for Life Application: If you’re interested in joining Anchored for Life, please complete the application.
Upcoming Military Recognition Events
Monthly: Anchored for Life students lead the pledge at Character Counts Presentation, and National Anthem on morning news
September: Celebrate Freedom Week Honoring military students by having them read the Declaration of Independence on the Puma Morning News
October: Anchored for Life Club-support @ PCES
November: Treats for Troops: collecting candy donations and cards to send to our active military & Citizenship Presentation
December: Cards for Troops
January: Anchored for Life Club- Patriotism Presentation
February: Anchored for Life Club-serving at Drive in Movie
March: Anchored for Life Club lead the Pledge for the School Advisory Council
April: The Month of the Military Child Wear Purple on April 15th for Purple Up Day recognizing the children of our military men and women!
May: Honoring Memorial Day, Military students place flags around the school
Contact Info
Military Point of Contact
Guidance Counselor
Mrs. Bishop and Mrs. Stadt
Enrollment / Registration
Ms. Patricia Brown