Sheppard Air Force Base

Airman and Family Readiness Center--School Liaison Officer

729 9th Avenue
Building 962
Sheppard AFB, TX 76311

Phone 940-676-6774
Phone (DSN) 312-736-6774
Fax 940-676-2862
Fax (DSN) 312-736-2862

Mon - Thu 8:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m.
Fri - 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Sat and Sun - closed 
Holidays - closed

• Public School
  • Families who temporarily reside at the Temporary Living Facility (TLF) are eligible to enroll their children in Sheppard Elementary School. Once families move out of TLF, they may request to keep their children in the Sheppard Elementary School or move to another school in their new attendance school zone. Transfers to Sheppard Elementary School are based on availability, so this option is not guaranteed. Sheppard Elementary serves those children residing in Wind Creek Village and south Heritage Heights. Military families residing in Freedom Estates and north Heritage Heights (Burkburnett ISD) may also attend Sheppard Elementary by completing a school transfer. Individual school information for meals (calendars), athletics, extracurricular activities, and bus schedules can be found on the Witchita Falls ISD website or on the Burkburnett ISD website. You may contact the Sheppard School Liaison Officer at the Airman and Family Readiness Center by calling commercial at 940-676-6774 or DSN at 312-736-6774 for further assistance.
• Wichita Falls ISD
  • The Wichita Falls Independent School District had graduation rates and standardized test scores exceeding both state and national averages. Magnet schools have been established on five elementary campuses and all secondary schools have chosen a magnet theme. These include math, science, communications, visual and performing arts, engineering, languages, the international baccalaureate program and a university career center. Wichita Falls ISD magnet schools have achieved an outstanding record of success and national acclaim.
  • Each school offers various sports and extracurricular activities. See the Region 9 website or the Witchta Falls ISD website for specific information.
• Burkburnett ISD
  • Burkburnett residents have the highest quality of public and private schools available to them. Burkburnett ISD schools offer advanced placement courses to qualifying students, gifted and talented programs, special education programs, computer instruction and vocational education.
• City View ISD
  • The City View school district lies within Wichita Falls city limits, but remains a separate independent school district.  Grades K-12 are available.
• Iowa Park ISD
  • The Iowa Park school district consists of 2 elementaries (Bradford and Kidwell), 1 middle school (W.F. George), and 1 high school.  Iowa Park is about ten miles West of Wichita Falls, and is about the size of Burkburnett ISD.
• Students Living in Base Housing
  • Two school districts serve the three Sheppard housing areas (Wind Creek Village, Heritage Heights, and Freedom Estates).  Freedom Estates children attend schools in the Burkburnett Independent School District.  Kindergarten through 5th grade attend the John Tower Elementary School, which is within walking distance.  Junior and senior high school students are transported by bus to schools in nearby Burkburnett.  Children residing in Wind Creek Village and Heritage Heights housing areas attend schools in the Wichita Falls Independent School District.  Elementary students attend Sheppard Elementary School, located in the Wind Creek Village housing area.  Other students are bused to nearby Kirby Junior High School or Hirschi High School.

• Important Information for Newcomers to Sheppard AFB
  • The Wichita Falls Independent School District (WFISD) utilizes the Controlled Choice Program to improve racial balance in all schools for grades 7-12. New students and parents should report to the Student Assignment Office where they will complete a Choice Form and provide proof of residency. The Student Assignment Office is located at 1104 Broad, Room 300, Wichita Falls TX.  The phone number for the WFISD is 940-235-1000.
  • Brochures for Controlled Choice and each magnet program are available by contacting your squadron sponsor, the Sheppard Airman & Family Readiness Center Relocation Office, or the Wichita Falls Independent School District at the numbers listed below: SAFB Relocation Assistance at 940-676-4358 or DSN 312-736-4358; Student Assignment Coordinator at 940-235-1029; Magnet Programs at 940-235-1024; Director of Special Education at 940-235-1019.
• Also, parents have the option to homeschool their children. Information and legislation on Texas homeschooling can be found online.
• School Liaison Officer
  • You may contact the Sheppard School Liaison at the Airman and Family Readiness Center for school information for your child by calling commercial at 940-676-6774/4358 or DSN at 312-736-6774/4358.
• Adult Education
  • Three excellent universities and colleges have a service agreement with the base and are conveniently located in Building 402 next to the Education Office. Wayland Baptist University and Vernon College offer classes in Wichita Falls and on Sheppard Air Force Base. While Embry Riddle Aeronautical University offers classes on base. All three schools also offer courses online. Wayland Baptist University Wichita Falls campus is located on Call Field road. Vernon College's Century City Center is conveniently located on Midwestern Parkway. Midwestern Statue University is the largest of the colleges and is located on Midwestern Parkway.