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What is S2S?

Student to Student® (S2S) is a peer-to-peer student-led program that brings military and civilian students together to welcome new students, creates a positive environment for all, supports educational opportunities, builds connections through service, and eases transitions.

Students make a positive impact on their school and community using the S2S six core values: Leadership, Academics, Service, Climate and Culture, Relationships, and 100% Acceptance.

Programs are for all three school levels: high school, middle/junior high school, and elementary school.

S2S teams:
  • Provide every new student with a school tour and welcome packet
  • Eat lunch with new students and check in during first two weeks
  • Host social events and S2S meetings to build relationships
  • Actively engage in school and community service projects
  • Seek guidance from S2S sponsor when assisting peers
  • Create an inviting and supportive environment for ALL students
Core Values:
  1. Leadership
  2. Academics
  3. Service
  4. Climate and Culture
  5. Relationships

The overarching core value is 100% Acceptance.

 

“S2S is by far the most powerful tool I have had in education to support kids.”

~ S2S Sponsor, Widefield High School

2023 S2S Teams of the Year

The MCEC Student 2 Student Teams of the Year reflect the outstanding S2S teams around the world who have made significant impacts over the previous year within their schools and throughout their communities. Winners are selected for the elementary, middle, and high school levels, along with an overall award for Elite Team of the Year. We congratulate all S2S programs for their tireless efforts during a challenging year and salute the sponsors, educators, and parents for their leadership and unwavering support.

S2S Elite Team of the Year

2023 MCEC S2S Elite Team of the Year

Union Pines High School
Cameron, North Carolina

S2S Team of the Yeat

2023 MCEC S2S Elementary School Team of the Year

House Creek Elementary School
Copperas Cove, Texas

S2S Team of the Year

2023 MCEC S2S Middle School Team of the Year
Liberty Middle School
Madison City, Alabama

S2S Team of the Year

 
2023 MCEC S2S High School Team of the Year

Burkburnett High School
Burkburnett, Texas

IMAGE: View over student shoulders looking at S2S program brochures

 

MCEC offers initial start-up training and sustainment trainings.

  • Training can be offered in-person or virtually.
  • High school students, middle school students, and adults attend training.
  • Only adults attend elementary school training.
  • MCEC provides: trainers, resources, supplies, and training
  • School provides: transportation to training, substitute teachers, and committed students and sponsors willing to making a difference in their school and community
After training attendees will be able to:
  • Describe the challenges faced by students as they transition in or out of school
  • Identify and apply the six building blocks (core values) of S2S: Leadership, Academics, Service, Climate & Culture, Relationships, and 100% Acceptance
  • Identify personal skills needed to implement and sustain a successful S2S program using leadership, team building, and communication skills

 

For more information or to schedule training, contact MCEC Student Programs at Student2Student@MilitaryChild.org.

MCEC Training is Coming to My High School

Parent pre-training information on S2S

Your child was selected to attend training because your school administration sees outstanding leadership, empathy and kindness in them. 

Your child will learn the core values and how to establish a program in their school.

Initial training is two days. Booster training for already established schools is one day.  Times and location are provided to your school. Your school provides transportation. Please ask your school for information.  Breakfast and lunch are served at the training. Please make sure you provide MCEC with any food restrictions when registering. We make every attempt to meet these restrictions. A typical menu is pizza, sub sandwiches, pastries and fruit, or breakfast burritos.

How much does it cost to be included in S2S? MCEC does not charge for being part of S2S. Some schools determine the need for dues. To attend training, there is no cost.

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