EME Military Families

Welcome Military Families

We are honored to welcome you to our school where Roadrunners EXCEL every day! Our campus proudly holds the Purple Star Distinction, recognizing our commitment to supporting military-connected students and their families.

To further enhance this support, we participate in the student-led Anchored For Life program . This initiative is designed to help military kids adjust to new environments, build resilience, and thrive both academically and socially.

We are located at 5156 Ward Basin Road, Milton Florida 32583 , our office phone number is 850-983-5620 and our office hours are 6:50 AM to 2:45 PM. You can also find additional information on Santa Rosa County District's Military Family Page.

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. We are here to ensure your child’s educational journey is as smooth and enriching as possible.

Anchored For Life

EME is pleased to offer participation in Anchored for Life to our military students. This is a peer-to-peer club that helps youth develop essential life skills, such as social skills and leadership qualities. It supports children, especially from military families, in adjusting to new environments and transitions. The program fosters resilience, confidence, and resourcefulness. Anchored4Life also creates a supportive community where youth can connect and grow together.

EME Anchored For Life Teacher Leaders

Mrs. April Hobbs - Email April Hobbs

Mrs. Robin Joyce - Email Robin Joyce

Assistant Principal, Heather Stokes

850-983-5620 x4100 - Email Heather Stokes

Transition Planning and Student Led Transition Programs

We provide families tours when they come in to register.
Anchored For Life Students also give students tours and provide support as students begin school.
Monthly Anchored for Life Lunch Bunch is ongoing to provide continuous support.
Houses/ EXCEL PBIS Program through our Positive Behavior Incentive Houses student leaders are voted on by fellow students to assist with our community building activities and our EXCEL Experiences to reward students for their hard work.

Additional Resources

Military One Source:

Military One Source (MOS) offers a multitude of resources for military families. Free counseling is available, as well as articles, information, and resources for typical transitions that come with military life. Additional info for MOS can be found here:Military One Source

School Liaison Officer (SLO): Military Families who have transferred to the area can contact the NAS Whiting Field School Liaison Officer (SLO), Dawn Kaunike at Email Dawn Kaunike or 850-665-6105 or 850-736-0338. The SLO can also be an advocate for military families if any issues arise during the school year.

NAS Whiting Field Fleet and Family Support Center

NAS Whiting Field MWR

Additional Resources:
Please visit our district military resources page for information relevant to all military families at Santa Rosa County District Schools.

Military Kids

Sesame Street for Military Families: Sesame Street for Military Families is a free, bilingual (English and Spanish) website where families can find information and multimedia resources on the topics of military deployments, multiple deployments, homecomings, injuries, grief, and self-expression. Additional info about Sesame Street for Military Families.

Military Kids Connect helps Military Families find a place for kids to connect with others who have had similar experiences, whether it’s deployment, moving, or other military-related events.

Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission (MIC3): Information on the rights of military students who transfer between states can be found here:MIC3

Ten Great Picture Books For Military Families To Read Together