School Liaison Office

The 19th Force Support Squadron welcomes you to Little Rock Air Force Base. The School Liaison Officer (SLO) can help make your school transition smoother.


When moving to a new area, it is important to review all the options regarding your child's education. Like most parents , you've researched area schools and have a strong desire to find the best fit for your child. Every state has different requirements for schools. That is where the SLO comes in. The SLO is here to assist you regarding any schools questions or concerns.


The area is fortunate to have options when it come to different formats of education offered. LRAFB housing, Jacksonville, Gravel Ridge and portions of Sherwood are part of the Pulaski County Special School District. Other schools districts where military students attend include North Little Rock, Cabot, Vilonia, Beebe, and Little Rock. There are transfers available across district lines, but a specific set of criteria apply. Specialty Magnet and Charter schools (including Flightline Academy, managed by Lighthouse Academies, a 5th through 8th school, on base) are available at no cost. Private and Parochial schools are also in the area.
With so many options, questions are sure to follow. Please contact the SLO to answer any questions or to assist you in any way.

 

The School Liaison Officer is to assist you in finding the best educational fit in one of the many schools available in and around the areas surrounding LRAFB.

 

  • Assist incoming and outgoing families with any school related issue
  • Work closely with School Administrators, Principals, Guidance Counselors and Staff on issues related to our transferring into their systems
  • Train school staff about military life, student issues and deployments
  • Attend parent meetings
  • Serve as an intermediary and advocate between parents and school staff
  • Interpret guidance and po9licies as they pertain to military school-age dependent's education
  • Act as a primary advisor to the installation Commander and Leadership on all school matters

School Community Connection

  • In addition to handling any questions or concerns regarding your Child's education, it is the School Liaison Officer's responsibility to be involved in all levels of the schools communities.
  • Attend District Board Meetings to keep abreast of issues related to the base and our children
  • Work with Arkansas state agencies and government to improve services to our children
  • Prepare briefings, information papers, and slide presentations to brief schools about military life and school issues
  • Develop a course of action for community relations and school support goals
  • Plan and coordinate involvement in joint community support
  • Receive and process complaints from base personnel regarding area schools

School Sports Program

The Youth Center on base offers multiple youth sports opportunities as does each District and local community. High School eligibility to participate on a team is confusing and even though "teams" are chosen in the Spring, arrangement, through the School Liaison Office, can be made for individual tryouts. The Amateur Athletic Union is strong in Arkansas for serious athletes.