Military Families
Welcome, and thank you for your service!
We recognize that transitioning to a new school district can be both exciting and difficult. With that in mind, we have created this webpage to assist military families who are moving to the Bethel School District. Welcome! And thanks to you and your family for your service to our country.
If you don’t see the information you are looking for, or have any questions, please email us so we can help!
“We are really proud to serve the military families who call Bethel School District home. Our goal is to make sure every student – no matter how long they’re with us – feels supported, welcomed, and set up for success while their families make huge sacrifices for our country.”
– Superintendent Brian Lowney
Programs & Services
Army Youth Programs in Your Neighborhood (AYPYN)
AYPYN supported afterschool programs are offered Monday through Friday for middle and high school students in the district. These programs are meant to foster and support community involvement. Contact Darius Alexander by email for more information.
Deployment Support
Elementary social workers and middle school counselors routinely provide support to children experiencing deployment or separation from a family member. To learn more about the opportunities available in your area, please contact your neighborhood school.
JROTC
The Bethel School District is proud to offer the following Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps opportunities at each of our three comprehensive high schools:
For more details on JROTC programs, please visit their websites or contact the schools.
- Bethel HS: Air Force JROTC
- Graham-Kapowsin HS: Army JROTC
- Spanaway Lake HS: Navy JROTC
Resources
The Bethel School District is recognized as a Purple Star Award recipient by the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, in collaboration with the Washington Association of School Administrators.
This award recognizes school districts that have demonstrated a strong commitment to supporting military families and students. Purple Star school districts are dedicated to addressing the unique educational, social, and emotional challenges faced by children of military parents, such as frequent school transfers and parental deployments. By earning this designation, our district has shown a commitment to providing military students and families with the tools, support, and resources necessary for a successful education, preparing them for a bright future in higher education, the military, or a technical career.
"This recognition is a reflection of the care and commitment our Bethel staff bring every day to doing what’s best for kids.” – Superintendent Brian Lowney.