Carlisle Barracks

School Liaison
459 Bouquet Road
Youth Services
Carlisle, PA 17013-5046

Phone 717- 245-4638 / 717-245-4021
Phone (DSN) 312-242-3801 
Fax 717-245-4615
Fax (DSN) 312-242-4615

Mon - Fri 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sat and Sun - Closed
Holidays - Closed

Public Schools

There are 501 school districts in the state of Pennsylvania. Five of those school districts are located within 12 miles of the Carlisle Barracks/US Army War College. We are pleased to report that public school systems in the Carlisle area and surrounding communities provide a quality educational experience for school-aged students. Due to the small size of our installation, there are not any public schools located on Post. Information about the Carlisle area school system can be researched below.

Students living on Carlisle Barracks primarily attend:

• Bellaire Elementary School (K-5)
• Hamilton Elementary School (K-5)
• LeTort Elementary School (K-5)
• Wilson Middle School (6-8)
• Lamberton Middle School (6-8)
• Carlisle High School (9-12)
• Carlisle Area School District (CASD)

School Registration Information

Initial registration for all students attending any Carlisle Area District school should be completed online before arrival at the Carlisle Barracks. As soon as you know you are coming to the Army War College begin coordinating with your present counselor and the Carlisle Area School District Student Registrar, 717-240-6800, ext. 17803.

PLEASE NOTE: Call the registrar’s office before going to ensure that someone is in the office to register your students. Parents should hand-carry shot records, school transfer records, birth certificates, and any special paperwork, such as IEPs, standardized test results, letters for college recommendations from teachers & coaches, and course descriptions from your previous school. 

The Carlisle School district assigns our (on post) Elementary and Middle School children to certain schools in August. If you have a preference, you can make a specific request when you register your child. Every effort is made to grant your request, but there are no guarantees. The decision will be made on quarters’ assignments, bus schedules, class sizes and number of children per Family. Representatives from the War College are present to insure fairness at the school assignment session. After receiving your Middle School assignment, go to the school and set up the club electives. 

Required Information For New Student Registrations

Local public school districts require basically the same information from the parents in order to register their child for school. Please make sure all your child’s records are translated into English, so that the registrar is able to understand any information presented for enrolling your child for school.

The following information is required in order to register your child for school in the local public schools:

1. Parent/Guardian Photo Identification -- A driver’s license, non-driver’s identification, passport, military identification, or green cards are acceptable forms of identification.
2. Proof of Residency -- A deed, lease, sales agreements, proof of home ownership, are acceptable means of proving residency. If you do not have a lease, a notarized statement from your landlord including his / her name, address, and a phone number where he/ she can be reached is acceptable.
3. Proof of Guardianship -- Legal custody agreement, if applicable, will be placed in the student’s record.
4. Record of Immunizations -- State law requires that a complete record of immunizations be provided. You can get a copy of your child’s health records from the school you are leaving.
5. Transcripts and/or report cards, IEP, and any other forms relevant to your child’s education.
6. Parents/legal guardians of students may be asked to sign an affidavit stating that they are truly the primary custodial parents/guardians of the student being enrolled for school.

School Liaison Services

School Liaison Services provides access to a wide range of resources to facilitate smooth transitions for school-aged students from one installation to another.

School Liaison Officer (SLO) serves as a conduit of school information and is the primary point of contact for public and private school matters.

Our School Liaison Officer in Child & Youth Services is here to assist you and your Family with all dimensions of school life as you transition to the Carlisle Area.

Call the SLO at 717-245-4638.

Adult Education

All services are available to service members, their families, DOD employees and area retirees except for tuition assistance which is designated for Army service members only. However, other services' tuition assistance documents are available for use.

The Army Continuing Education System for the State of Pennsylvania has the function to improve combat readiness of the military by planning, restoring, and implementing educational programs and services to support the professional and personal development of services members, adult family members, Department of Defense civilians, retirees and reservists.

The Carlisle Barracks Education Center offers a wide variety of programs and services to include on-post classes, counseling services, tuition assistance, self-paced courses, and English as a Second Language.  As the official testing center academic language proficiency, basic skills and distant learning testing is conducted.

Education guidance and counseling, Veteran's Administration benefits, Learning Center computer-based programs and tuition assistance for active duty service members, GED through doctorate level accredited college /university degree programs.

The Carlisle Barracks Army Education and Training Support Center is an official fully stocked DANTES Test Center. A wide variety of testing opportunities is offered including career interest tests, distant learning proctoring for U.S. academic institutions and GT Improvement Testing.

Local Colleges

Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC)

The College awards Associate in Arts (AA), Associate in Science (AS), and Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degrees, Certificates of Proficiency, and Diplomas. Program descriptions specify the courses to be taken and the credential awarded upon successful completion. Academic divisions include Business, Engineering and Technology; Communications, Arts, and Social Sciences; Mathematics, Science and Allied Health; and Workforce and Economic Development.

Wilson College

Wilson is an independent college dedicated to the education of women, rigorous study in the liberal arts and sciences, and strong career preparation. Wilson is committed to the life of the mind and spirit, to environmental sustainability, and to preparing articulate, ethical leaders who will serve their communities and professions effectively in an increasingly complex, interdependent, and global world. The College is distinguished by its supportive, diverse and close-knit community.

Dickinson College

The first college chartered 1783, in the newly-recognized United States of America. It was named to honor John Dickinson, the penman of the American Revolution and a signer of the Constitution. It is a four-year program of study in the liberal arts. The academic calendar consists of fall and spring semesters and an optional summer term. Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science American studies, anthropology, archaeology, art & art history, biochemistry and molecular biology, biology, chemistry, classical studies, computer science, dance and music, East Asian studies, economics, English, environmental science, environmental studies, French, geology, German, history, international business and management, international studies, Italian studies, Judaic studies, mathematics, medieval and early modern studies, music, philosophy, physics, policy studies, political science, psychology, religion, Russian, Russian area studies, sociology, Spanish, theatre arts, theatrical design, women's studies.

Shippensburg University

Shippensburg University's primary focus is to provide an excellent education to all our students. Our three colleges and Division of Undeclared Majors strive to serve students' academic goals and needs, offering a variety of academic resources and support programs. Faculty members with strong knowledge of their disciplines and a commitment to teaching conduct all classes. Our programs, many nationally accredited, allow students to develop the skills they need to succeed.

Penn State Harrisburg

Penn State Harrisburg is an undergraduate college and graduate school of The Pennsylvania State University, one of the largest and most widely recognized academic institutions in the nation. The Harrisburg campus enrolls more than 3,400 students and offers two associate, 27 baccalaureate, 20 masters, and two doctoral degrees as well as certificate and certification programs.

Penn State Harrisburg now offers the first two years of study leading to more than 160 baccalaureate majors offered throughout the Penn State System, including 26 of its own undergraduate programs.