Youth Education Support Services
Bldg 2494, Ricker Rd
Fort Bliss, TX 79916
Phone: (915) 568-1132
DSN: 978-1132
Fax: (915) 568-4357
blis.yess@conus.army.mil
Work with School Liaison, SKIESunlimited, Youth Centers, and community organizations to provide educational and extracurricular activities for youth. Provide resource materials to assist parents/youth in understanding transition polices and provide Sponsorship for incoming and outgoing youth. Provide information on Secondary Education Opportunities, e.g. Scholarships and Career Counseling. Provide information on leadership opportunities such as Youth Action Council, Installation Volunteer Program, Post Teen Council, and Speak Out for Military Kids.
Getting ready for another move and want to find out about your new community? Why not let one of our youth sponsors help you.
Fort Bliss youth sponsors can answer questions about your new school, academic requirements, what to do, where to go, what to wear, find activities and clubs that interest you, and many other things.
Just fill out the Youth Sponsorship Form (PDF) and we?ll match you up with another student with similar interests and hobbies.
The Military Child Education Coalition has created a unique initiative called the Student 2 Student (S2S) program. The program uses 3 modules, Academics, Relationships, and Finding the Way, all designed towards making high school students feel welcome and accepted.
El Paso was chosen as a pilot installation to receive Junior Student 2 Student (JS2S). In Oct 07, middle schools in Canutillo, El Paso, Socorro, and Ysletta ISDs received transition training similar to that received by high schools.
Canutillo ISD
- Canutillo HS
- Canutillo MS
- Alderete MS
El Paso ISD
- Austin HS
- Burgess HS
- Chapin HS
- El Paso HS
- Bassett MS
- Macarthur MS
- Nolan Richardson MS
- Canyon Hills MS
- Charles MS
- Wiggs MS
- Cordova MS
Socorro ISD
- Americas HS
- El Dorado HS
- Montwood HS
- Sun Ridge MS
- Ensor MS
- Paso del Norte MS
- Clark MS
- Bill Sybert MS
- Montwood MS
- Hershal Antwine MS
Ysletta ISD
- Bel Air HS
- Del Valle HS
- Eastwood HS
- Hanks HS
- Parkland HS
- Valley View MS
- Parkland MS
- Eastwood Knowledge Intermediate
Want to get involved, find events in the community that interest you? Look below for upcoming and recurring events. Check back regularly for updates.
Fort Bliss will host its annual Education Information Fair for all military families on Tuesday, July 29, 2008 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Centennial Club, Bldg 11190 at Biggs Army Airfield.
The fair provides one-stop-shopping for information on school programs available, such as athletics, magnet programs, advanced academics, vocational programs, career and technology, fine arts, gifted and talented, health services, pupil services, transportation and much more. Numerous Public, Parochial, Private, Homeschooling and Charter Schools will be present to give out information. Registration packets will be available. Also, Child Youth Service representatives will be in attendance to give out information on Child Care, Before and After School Programs, Youth Sports, Fitness Program and much more. The Army Community Service representatives will also be on site to answer questions about resources/programs available at the center.
Military families seeking more information should contact the Fort Bliss School Liaison Services at 568-9306.
Are you looking to put yourself or your child through College this year? If so, this class is a must. So much money goes unused ever year. Learn how to seek Scholarships, grants, and federal loans. Class is Tuesday, August 12 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at ACS.
The Financial Readiness Program is offering a class for parents and children on financial issues. Teens and tweens have money; whether they have part-time jobs or get money from relatives. This class will teach our youth the importance of saving and budgeting, so they can create wealth in their adulthood rather than debt. Class is Thursday, August 14 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at ACS, Bldg. 2494. For more information call ACS at 568-1132.
The mission of Child and Youth Services is to provide affordable, high-quality age-appropriate recreational and learning programs that incorporate character building concepts through activities and social interaction for all children. Click below for upcoming and ongoing events and activities.
This list is not inclusive of the thousands of available scholarships; however it does give you a good starting point and includes many scholarships available to children of military members and retirees. Deadlines and requirements vary so be sure to thoroughly examine the criteria for each scholarship.
2008 AUSA Academic Grant Program
The Omar N. Bradley Chapter of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) is offering five (5) one thousand dollar ($1000) Academic Grants. All Active/Reserve Component (on active status) Soldiers as well as their dependent spouses/children are eligible to apply. Membership in AUSA is not a prerequisite for selection. Those applying must be attending (full/part time) an accredited two/four year college, university or technical school. Application packets must include an application form, official high school/college transcript, SAT or ACT scores (if taken), letter of recommendation (teacher, coach, or commander), and one page statement addressing financial need and academic goals. Application packets must be mailed no later than June 13, 2008 to the following address: G/A Omar N. Bradley Chapter; ATTN: Grant Selection Committee; P.O. Box 6264; Fort Bliss, Texas 79906. Grants will be awarded based on demonstrated academic potential and financial need. For further information please call Dr. Frederick Jones at (915) 569-5759/(915) 238-4749.
Operation Military Kids (OMK) is the U.S. Army's collaborative effort with America's communities to support children and youth impacted by deployment and transition.
Speak Out for Military Kids trains military and non-military kids to advocate for military connected youth and to raise community awareness of issues faced by geographically dispersed military youth.
View video produced by Fort Bliss Kids.
To find out more about the program or to join email blis.yess@conus.army.mil
A well designed plan will help ease transitions for incoming and outgoing students. Below you will find helpful information and tools to make your school move as smooth as possible.
We have a hunger of the mind which asks for knowledge of all around us, and the more we gain, the more is our desire; the more we see, the more we are capable of seeing. –Maria Mitchell
Interactive student activities in Language Arts, Social Sciences, Science, Math, Foreign Languages, Technology, and Literacy.
This group is actively involved in the planning and development of activities offered at YS, organizes events, sponsors community outreach, etc... Members will receive valuable community service hours as well as learn leadership skills.
The below sites are provided as a tool to help transition school age children who require special education services.
Volunteering at your local school can be a rewarding experience for you and the students. Anyone who enjoys working with children or in an academic environment will benefit from sharing their time and talents.
Some volunteer activities include:
- Be a tutor or a mentor
- Help students with homework
- Listen to children read
- Play educational games with students
- Assist with math or science
- Share information about local history
- Help students learn another language
- Support special projects, activities, or field trips
- Assist with after-school programs
- Provide office support
- Become involved with school leadership
Contact your local school for specific volunteer opportunities.
