Military Families

Transitioning to McNair- Enrollment & Registration

- Southwest ISD has an online enrollment process. You can access the step for registration here: New Student Enrollment.
- Required Documents for Enrollment:
  - Birth Certificate
  - SSN (if applicable)
  - Immunization Record
  - Proof of Residency (Current Utility Bill Within 30 days)
  - Parent ID
  - Withdraw Paperwork OR final report card of previous school
- Connect with Mrs. Loera, our military liaison and campus social worker. Mrs. Loera holds bi-weekly meetings on Fridays with our military-connected students to help build a community and develop resiliency skills. Mrs. Loera can be reached at: [email protected]

Academic Planning

At SWISD, the Advanced Academics department provides unique programs that nurture the abilities of high performing students while fostering parent and community involvement through Gifted and Talented, Advanced Placement (AP), Honors and Dual Credit classes. Click Here to learn more.
Please visit the links below to learn more about the different programs available at McNair and throughout Southwest ISD:
For questions on advance classes, schedules or elective options, please contact our counselors: Mr. Sanchez-York (Last Name A-L) [email protected] or Mrs. Rocha (Last Name M-Z) [email protected]

Counseling and Support Services

The Military and Family Life Counseling (MFLC) program at Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA)-Fort Sam Houston provides free, confidential, short-term, non-medical counseling. Services cover deployment adjustments, stress management, grief, and parenting. No written records are kept, and consultations can occur anywhere on or off post.
MFLC at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Contact & Location Information:
- Main Appointment Line: (210) 421-9387 or (210) 835-5848
- Child & Youth Behavioral Counselors: (210) 627-0338 or (210) 627-0525
- Primary Locations:
  - Military and Family Readiness Center (Building 2797, 3060 Stanley Road)
  - Vogel Resiliency Center (Building 365, I Bidwell Road)
Military OneSource is a free, 24/7 Department of Defense-funded program that provides comprehensive information, referrals, and support for service members, eligible family members, and survivors. It serves as a one-stop shop for managing all aspects of military life, accessible globally by phone or online. For eligibility, please visit Eligibility. To schedule an appointment for counseling, call 800-342-9647.
SWISD offers counseling services to our families at our CARES center located in the trailers within the SW Central Office area. To request services, please fill out this form: Request Counseling Services. The center can also be reached at 210-622-4340.

Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission (MIC3)

The Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children, commonly referred to as the Military Compact, was created to reduce educational barriers and ensure smooth school transitions for military-connected students as their families re-locate across state lines. Texas has been a proud member of the Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission (MIC3) since 2009. As of 2014, all 50 states and the District of Columbia have adopted the Compact.

The Compact applies to:

Active-duty service members
National Guard and Reserve members
Veterans who are medically discharged or retired for one year
Families of service members who die on active duty

Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission Website

Military Interstate Children's Compact Parent Guide

Military Interstate Children's Compact Resource Guide

Campus-Based Military Liaison

Mrs. Loera can be reached at [email protected] or at the campus at 210-622-4480 ext. 4236.
Mrs. Loera supports military-connected students and their families by:
- Serving as the point of contact and working collaboratively between military-connected students and their families and the campus;
- Maintaining familiarity with enrollment processes, records transfer, existing
  community resources, and student supports;
- Ensuring military-connected students are identified and properly coded through
  the Texas Student Data System Public Education Information Management
  System (TSDS PEIMS);
- Determining campus-based supports and services available to military-connected
  students based on their unique needs, including their high mobility;
- Assisting in coordinating campus-based programs relevant to military-connected
  students; and
- Attending professional development or training annually to learn and understand
  topics related to the transition of military-connected students and their families.

SWISD Student Parent Handbook & Code of Conduct

2026 Purple Up Day — Mrs. Loera and the 25-26 Military-Connected Students