Military Families / Military Families

Contact Information

BBMS Military & Family Life Counselor Contact info

Office: 850-903-0497

Cell: 850-377-8552

Enrollment Services

New to the area? Have questions about registering your child for school, or what documentation is needed for registration? Click here to visit our ECPS Enrollment Services department for this information, as well as the current Student Progression Plans.

Exceptional Student Education

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Sondra Hill, Program Director
shill@ecsdfl.us • 850-429-2977

Resources

ECPS Military Families Page

The Joint Military Council for Education Excellence was established as a partnership between the Escambia County School District and Naval Air Station Pensacola in the Spring of 2020. Its mission is: Improving educational services and communication between the Escambia County School District and military families.

The Military Council convenes quarterly to address topics of mutual interest and to solicit input from community stakeholders, including military families.

School Liaison Officer

NAS Pensacola Fleet &Family Support Center

NAS Pensacola MWR Homepage

Military One Source connects you to programs, services and products developed for military life. Turn to Military OneSource for tax services, spouse employment help, webinars and online training, relocation and deployment tools, and much more.
Military One Source also has a link to a tutoring service designed specifically for military students.

Military Child Education Coalition

The Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission has a specific section for parents with resources detailing the role of the School Liaison as well as helpful articles on helping military children change schools and cope with moving, among others. They also have a section on supporting military families with special medical or educational needs.

The ASVAB CEP offers students a chance to explore all paths to careers - college, certifications, apprenticeships, licensure programs, and the Military - in one place. Contact your school counselor to find out when the ASVAB CEP is coming to your school.

Military Kids Connect is an online community for military children ages 6-17, and provides access to age-appropriate resources to support children dealing with the unique psychological challenges of military life. MKC offers informative activities, helpful videos, and an online community that can build and reinforce understanding, resilience, and coping skills in military children and their peers. Today's military kids grow up in a world where they face unique challenges such as multiple deployments of important family members and frequent moves to new schools and neighborhoods. They need a unique set of skills to draw on to get through long and often difficult separations and situations.

Pear Deck Tutor (formerly TutorMe) is an online service that provides one-on-one, on-demand, live homework and writing support in certain subject areas.

Student2Student

On September 13, 2023 six of our students who were recommended by their teachers, attended the Student2Student leadership summit at the NAS Pensacola Naval, Aviation, Museum. They were accompanied by Mrs. Fryman who will be their team sponsor. The S2S program is student lead and this service is available for all students on campus. The S2S leadership team of students will promote academic success, community outreach, and school outreach. They will find a way for students on campus to feel 100% accepted and connected here at Brown-Barge. Our S2S student lead team has a great opportunity to make a positive impact on campus, their community, and in their world. We here at Brown- Barge are excited to have S2S services on campus this year and look forward to many great things this amazing team will accomplish.

Brown-Barge students attended a Blue Angels practice show on October 31, 2024, as part of a district wide event hosted by NAS Pensacola. All middle and high schools had students present to watch the Navy Blue Angels and the Air Force Thunderbirds practice. There were several NASA bases there with STEM activities for the students to do as well.

BBMS Military Recognition Events

December 2024 - Students created Christmas cards for the Blue Angels flight team. They wrote back, "The Blue Angel team received your Christmas cards. They Loved Them!! A few of them said they were taking their cards with them when they go to El Centro for training. Please let the kids know how grateful everyone was. The Blue Angel Squadron loves Brown-Barge!!"

November 7, 2024 - Veterans Day Luncheon - Parents, grandparents and guardians of our students who are veterans are invited to join us for a luncheon and program to honor their service.

April 15–19, 2024 - Purple Up Week - Dress up days and celebration of our military students.

February - Be My Valentine - Cards and/or decorations to share with our active service members.

December - Holiday cards are made and distributed throughout Corry Station and NAS Pensacola to our active service members.

November 8, 2023 - Veterans Day Luncheon - Parents, grandparents and guardians of our students who are veterans are invited to join us for a luncheon and program to honor their service.

Learn more about Child and Youth Behavioral Military and Family Life Counselors

About the Military & Family Life Counseling (MFLC) Program

Brown-Barge Middle School is honored to offer non-medical counseling to our military-connected students. MFLCs support military families through the unique challenges of military life, including cycles of deployment and reintegration, by providing non-medical, short-term counseling. Through a partnership between the school district, the installation and the office of the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Military Community and Family Policy, counselors will be assigned to various schools during the school year.

What is the counselor’s role in the school?

MFLCs provide consultation, training, and educational presentations/workshops to program faculty, staff, parents, and children. MFLC support augments services already in place at each school. Counselors take part in everyday school activities and events. They are available to support in areas related to deployment and reintegration; family dynamics; positive coping mechanisms; staff support and education; parent education and stress reduction. Counselors are also available to facilitate groups and trainings to build leadership skills; manage anger; build self-esteem and confidence and strengthen communication.

How are counselors selected?

Counselors are selected for their demonstrated expertise and training and are under the management of the office of the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Military Community and Family Policy. Counselors hold a master’s or doctoral degree, are independently licensed and have experience working with children and youth. Counselors go through rigorous background checks before being placed in schools.

Why are the counselors in certain schools and not others?

Schools were selected by the Service Branch to receive MFLCs based on the number of military connected students attending each school. Military families who have students in schools without counselors can typically receive the same support through the installation’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department, Fleet and Family Services or the A&FRC.

Do counselors keep records about students and families?

No. Services provided by counselors are private and confidential with the exception of mandatory federal and military reporting requirements (i.e., child abuse, domestic violence and other life-threatening situations). No counseling records are maintained.