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Military Families

Patriot is dedicated to helping military parents, whether they are active duty or in the National Guard and Reserves, feel confident that their student is gaining the educational skills necessary to be college, workforce, and life ready. We also support the social and emotional well-being of military students as they adjust to new schools and cope with a parent's deployment.

On Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, the District 49 Board of Education publicly showed it's support for military-connected students and families by unanimously passing a Purple Star resolution. 

Read more about Patriot's unique campus.

 

Role of the School Military Liaison

The School Military Liaison (SML) is a dedicated D49 employee who supports military-connected families—including those with active duty, reserve, and veteran status—as they transition into our district and schools. The SML assists families throughout the enrollment process, helps students adjust to their new school environment, and connects them with local resources as needed. They also provide support with academic planning, including class scheduling and ensuring students meet graduation requirements. The SML works in close partnership with the District Military Student & Family Liaison and military liaisons from surrounding bases to ensure a seamless and supportive experience for every military-connected student.

Patriot School Military Liaison
Kim VanValkenburg
kim.vanvalkenburg@d49.org

Patriot Contact Information

Principal
Ryan Bailey

Dean of Students
Greg Cox

Patriot School Military Liaison
Kim VanValkenburg
kim.vanvalkenburg@d49.org

Patriot Main Phone Number
719-495-5505

Patriot Staff Directory

Counseling
District 49 offers a variety of resources if your student or your family needs support. Below is a list of counseling options at your student’s school, your base and within the local community. 

  • Patriot has two counselors on site, Mrs. Frances Delgado and Mrs. Emi Stapler, enabling counselors to have strong relationships with students at a 75 students to 1 counselor ratio.

  • Please contact any of the school base liaisons (see above) or email d49military@d49.org to have assistance in obtaining a Military Family Life Counselor.

Student 2 Student
Patriot has a Student 2 Student program that provides the student who is relocating with the critical edge for a successful transition.

JROTC
Students at Patriot can access one of the few Space Force JROTC programs in the country at Falcon High School.