Purple Star Schools
In 2021, Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law the Purple Star Campuses legislation, recognizing K-12 schools that provide identified support for the military child's transition and relocation within Florida. This program aims to help students as they relocate to new schools due to a parent’s change in duty station. Dune Lakes Elementary is proud to support its active-duty military service members and their families.
Military Family Transition Supports
School Military Point of Contact (SMPOC)
Assistant Principal Leslie Lisenbee is a proud military spouse. She personally understands the needs of military families and serves as Dune Lakes Elementary's Military Point of Contact (SMPOC) for military families and students. You may contact Mrs. Lisenbee at 850-622-5012 ext. 2711 or leslie.lisenbee@walton.k12.fl.us
Transition Planning
Controlled Open Enrollment Information for families outside our school zone
Select 5th grade students support new students as part of our student ambassador program. New students are also provided the opportunity to participate in Lunch Bunch in our student activities room with other students and school counselor to support their transition.
Academic Planning
Schoolquest from the Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC)
Resources and Opportunities
Eglin AFB School Liaison Office
Elaine Lajeunesse
Margaret Rivera
Team Eglin School Liaison Program Manager
101 Chinquapin Drive, Bldg 2397
Eglin AFB, Florida 32542
850-883-3545
www.eglinlife.com/slo
Mental Health Supports
Military Support/Mental Health
Coalition to support grieving students
Grieving students resources
Veteran’s crisis line or call 1-800-273-TALK (8255)