Saint Mary’s Commitment to Military Families
Located near Eglin AFB, Hurlburt Field, Duke Field, and the Army 7th Special Forces Group, Saint Mary Catholic School proudly serves as an educational home for many children of military personnel. Fifty-eight percent of our students have a military affiliation. Over half of our staff also have military connections, giving them a deep understanding of the unique challenges of military life, including frequent school transitions and deployments.
Professional development opportunities are provided to teachers to help them understand the challenges faced by military children and to equip them with strategies to offer comfort and support during transitions and throughout their educational experience.
Our Military Point of Contact (MPOC), Andrea Haynes (850-243-8913), a military spouse with strong family ties to the military, is committed to ensuring a smooth integration for military families into our community. She organizes monthly Military Kids Club meetings, coordinates Veterans Day and Month of the Military Child activities, and maintains close connections with our military families. Mrs. Haynes is available to assist with any issues you may encounter while transitioning to our school.
Our Director of Guidance, Amy Daniel supports all students at Saint Mary Catholic School by providing counseling for academic, emotional, and personal development. We focus on each student's potential for growth. Mrs. Daniel may be reached at (850) 243-8913.
For assistance with Transition and Academic Planning, please contact our Director of Admissions, Kim Wheaton at (850) 243-8913. A link to our Admissions page may be found here or below in our Tool Kit for Military Families
Additionally, our Archangel Ambassadors program ensures that all new students feel welcomed from their first day. Ambassadors accompany newcomers to lunch, introduce them to peers, and guide them around the school to help them settle in comfortably.
For any assistance, please contact Principal Peter Rodgers or Andrea Haynes at our main office at (850) 243-8913.
We also work closely with the Eglin AFB Installation School Liaison Officer, Elaine LaJeunesse. Her contact information is:
96 Mission Support Group
310 W. Van Matre Avenue Suite 252 Bldg 210 Eglin AFB, FL 32542
Phone: (850) 882-4319
(DSN) 312.872.4319
Annual Military Events at Saint Mary
Military Family Resources
- National Military Family Association
A non-profit offering scholarships and camps for military families. - Our Military Kids
Provides extracurricular scholarships for children of Guard and Reserve members. - Tutor.com for Military
Free on-demand online tutoring available for military service members, spouses, and children. - Military Family Books
A source for military-specific books. - Comfort Crew Kits
Free kits helping with deployment, grief, and transitions, available directly to military families.
- Military Child Education Coalition
Offers programs and professional development to support military-connected students and their families. - Blue Star Families
Supports military families with resources and programs, including a local DMV chapter. - USO - Northwest Florida
Subscribe for updates on workshops, free tickets, family activities, and more. - ESE/Speech/OT/Gifted Services
Saint Mary offers ESE services to those who qualify. Please contact Mrs. Jenna Beaty at 850-243-8913 for more information on the services we can provide. - SMCS Student Resources
Saint Mary provides numerous opportunities for students to engage in diverse organizations and athletic teams. We encourage you to get involved! Check out the Student Life section on our front page.