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The Blog Brigade is the place to discover what military spouses are up to around the world.  Our bloggers share their twists, turns, and tips through a series of entertaining posts that are bound to leave you energized and ready to meet the challenges of military lifestyle. It’s military life from a “boots on the ground” perspective.

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My School Liaison is My Hero

February 15, 2012 by By Cassie, Military OneSource

Cassie

Military families have two kinds of years: transition years and stabilization years. We have had the great fortune to be firmly planted at one installation for (gasp) four years! That’s a record! But, all good things must come to an end. It’s time to rock the military travelin’ road show once again, and I’m finding it’s a completely different experience when you have middle and high school educational needs to consider.

I have two boys–one starting high school and another starting 7th grade. Mr. High School is very into band, is taking two high school courses as an 8th grader, and loves basketball and track. The soon-to-be 7th grader is a sports fanatic, a great student, and participates in lots of other extra-curricular goodness. The husband and I are on the hunt for a house in an area that has schools that will meet both of their needs.
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