Military Families
As a designated Florida Purple Star School, The Basilica School is proud to serve and support the unique needs of military-connected students and their families. We recognize the challenges that come with military life — frequent moves, deployments, and transitions — and are committed to providing a stable, faith-filled, and academically strong environment where every student can thrive.
Our dedicated military family points of contact, Megan Wise and Angela Wallace, are here to assist with transitions, provide resources, and ensure each family feels welcomed and supported from the moment they arrive.
Below, you will find more about our ongoing efforts to walk alongside our military families with care, understanding, and gratitude. We remain deeply thankful for the sacrifice of the men and women in uniform and for the many freedoms they help secure.
Student Activities
At The Basilica School, students benefit from a wide range of extracurricular activities and enrichment opportunities designed to support the whole child. Our aftercare program extends the school day until 5:30 p.m., with Beyond the Bell providing a structured and engaging environment where students can get a head start on homework, participate in arts and crafts, or enjoy supervised free play with peers. Beyond the classroom, students can explore their interests through offerings such as art club, running club, chess club, Green Team initiatives, student government, and the National Honor Society, along with a variety of athletic programs. As a Florida Catholic Conference STREAM-certified school, we are also committed to integrating science, technology, religion, engineering, arts, and mathematics into meaningful, hands-on learning experiences that prepare students for success.
Thank you for your service!
Services & Programs
Transition Planning
For military families planning to transition to The Basilica School, please contact our registrar (Cristi Robinson) and our director of guidance (Megan Wise). Plan to provide all necessary enrollment information, including current transcripts, recent test scores, school physical forms, and immunization records.
The Naval Air Station offers additional assistance for military families transitioning to the Key West area. Please visit Fleet & Family Readiness (navymwrkeywest.com) for information regarding moving, contacting your ombudsman, our local DEERs office, and more!
Student-Led Transition Program
We are pleased to offer a student-led transition program. All new military students will be given a tour of the campus by representatives from our student government association. New students will be specifically introduced to all pertinent faculty, as well as other military students in their age group. SGA representatives and guidance staff will check-in with new military students within the first few weeks of their attendance to ensure the new students are acclimating academically, socially, and emotionally.
Academic Planning
For assistance with academic planning, please contact the following:
- Megan Wise: Grades Pk3-8
- Joanna Morris: Grades Pk3-8
- Jacelyn Gauron: High School
- Robert Wright: High School
Military Recognition Events
During our annual reading week, service members will be invited to be guest readers in their child(ren)’s classroom(s).
April: Month of the Military Child
The Basilica School will host events recognizing our military families and students.
April 15- Purple Up
All students will be encouraged to wear purple for Purple Up Day to recognize the sacrifices made by our service members and their families.
Exceptional Student Education Services
The school has implemented the Blessed Carlo Acutis program to assist students requiring ESE services.
The State of Florida provides students with qualifying disabilities access to the Family Empowerment Scholarship for Unique Abilities (FES-US). To find out more about this scholarship and to apply, visit Step Up for Students FES-UA.
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