Welcome, Military Families!
First and foremost, welcome to Bay County and to Central High School. We recognize and value the unique experiences of our military families, and we are committed to supporting your student’s transition and success. This page provides key information, resources, and contacts to help your family feel at home in our school community.
Our administration and staff are always available to answer questions and provide assistance. Please feel free to contact our team at (850) 866-4148.
Resources and Support
We are proud to offer a wide range of services for military students and families, including:
- Academic tutoring and individualized support
- Counseling services
- Speech and language services
- Occupational and physical therapy
- Exceptional Student Education (ESE) counseling
To begin the enrollment process, please visit our registration page or call 850-866-4148.
Staff Training and Development
Our staff receives ongoing professional development focused on understanding and supporting the needs of military families, ensuring that every student feels welcomed and supported.
Student Transition Program
To help new military students feel comfortable on campus, Central High School offers tours daily . New
If you would like a PURPLE tour of our campus, please contact our Military Families Point of Contact:
Kim Portivent – [email protected]
Community Connections
- Tyndall AFB Families – Mallory Gross M.Ed School Liaison Program Manager [email protected] phone: 850-283-2201
- Naval Support Activity Panama City Families – Information Not Available at this Time
Academic Planning and Resources
- Graduation requirements and academic progression can be found in our Student Handbook.
- Tutoring Support – Military families have access to free tutoring at military.tutor.com.
- Career Exploration – Explore apprenticeships, certifications, and the ASVAB program at asvabprogram.com.
- FloridaShines – Access free online tools to plan for college, careers, and academic success: FloridaShines.org.
Family Support Services
- Florida Department of Education – Learn about the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children: mic3.net.
- Military Child Education Coalition – Resources and programs to support academic, emotional, and social needs.
- Military Kids Connect – Online community with videos, activities, and coping tools for ages 6–17.
- Military & Family Life Counseling Program – Mental health and resilience resources.
- United Through Reading – Strengthen family literacy and connections through reading together.
- Military OneSource – 24/7 confidential support and resources for military families.
Celebrating Military Families
We are proud to honor our military community through a variety of events:
- National Veterans and Military Families Month (November)
- Month of the Military Child (April)
- Purple Up Day – Students and staff wear purple (April 15)
- Military Student Luncheons – Held in December and May
At Central High School, we are proud to serve our military families. Our vision is to empower the lives of our learners—and that means supporting your child every step of the way.
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