03/10/2026
***ATTENTION FORT BRAGG COMMUNITY***
Fort Bragg School Support Services is making changes to streamline how we communicate with you. As part of a Fort Bragg-wide effort to consolidate and improve our communication efforts, all future Fort Bragg School Support Services Facebook updates will be posted to the Fort Bragg Garrison page beginning Monday, March 2, 2026. Don’t worry, we’re still here—just shifting to a new home. Follow us there to stay connected and informed: https://www.facebook.com/FortBraggPAO/
Thank you for being part of our community. We’re proud to serve you. One team. One voice.
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03/03/2026
https://www.militaryfamily.org/state-of-the-military-family-programs/operation-purple/
Operation Purple
Quickly access detailed information about National Military Family Association's (NMFA) Operation Purple Camp and Summer Challenge.
02/03/2026
WRITING CONTEST | Do you know a child in a military family that loves to write? Tell them to enter the Stars and Stripes America 250 Essay contest for a chance to be published and win $100.
Essay Question: How has being part of a military (or military-affiliated) family shaped how you think about America? Category Guidelines: High School youth currently in grades 9-12 may submit an essay up to 600 words. Middle School youth currently in grades 6-8 may submit an essay up to 400 words. Elementary School youth currently in grades 5 and below may submit an essay up to 200 words.
Eligibility: The Stars and Stripes America 250 Youth Essay Contest is open to all youth dependents of DOD ID card holders.
Entrants must be under the age of 19.
How to Enter: https://europe.stripes.com/kids/america-250-essay-contest.html
Email the filled entry form to: [email protected] DEADLINE: Monday, Feb. 16, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. your local time. Winners will be notified via email. They will then be announced on Stars and Stripes community websites on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
America’s 250th Anniversary Youth Essay Contest: Deadline Feb. 16
Details of America’s 250th Anniversary Youth Essay Contest.
01/30/2026
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUrSKOHpBTg
Owlbert: The Story of Choice
Meet Owlbert, a charming and wise owl who helps families discover the best learning environment for their children. As Owlbert explores different learning en...
01/27/2026
We are now celebrating National School Choice Week! Please share how your homeschool is celebrating National School Choice Week and everyone in the family will receive a National School Choice Week Scarf. Be creative and celebrate in drawings, activities, Choice Dance or postings of how you are celebrating this week of choice education. Please contact 910-432-1023 for more information.
01/21/2026
Celebrate National School Choice Week (January 25-31)! to raise awareness of K-12 education options.
Share and tag your best practices, National School Choice Week Dance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeBad1OZAzU), or other school choice activities with the Fort Bragg Home School Support Page () or the Fort Bragg School Support Services () and receive a scarf, pencil, or wrist band (while supplies last)!
For more information, or to pick up a scarf, pencil, or wrist band, please contact 910-432-1023 or [email protected]
01/20/2026
https://schoolchoiceweek.com/
National School Choice Week
In January, we'll be raising awareness about school choice around the country through events with schools and organizations.
01/06/2026
https://schoolchoiceweek.com/school-choice-week-dance/
NSCW Dance 2026
Learn the 2026 National School Choice Week dance moves with our step-by-step tutorial video. We are calling all students, parents, and teachers!