The Military Family Breakfast, a long standing Southfield tradition, brings together new and returning military families just before Meet the Teacher day begins.

Each new student and family is matched with a buddy family from that same grade or grades. Buddy families serve as a summer and school year resource for all new Eagles.

One week into the school year, new parents and their Buddy Families are invited to gather on campus for a time of community and information.

Each month, children of active duty military, Kindergarten through 8th grade are invited to gather for a student-led meeting to provide community time as well as peer support.

All Southfield parents are members of the Parents’ Association and are encouraged to participate in activities throughout the year. Examples include our annual community event, Pumpkin Shine, Auction Party, Book Fair, teacher appreciation and room parents.

Founded in 2007, Dads’ Club fosters fellowship between students and dads or male role models. It offers opportunities for fathers to meet and interact. Events are designed to create friendships and memories and there is no charge to participate. Activities range from preschool playdate to Mud Bugs hockey games. Also popular are the Dads’ Club breakfasts as well as Bingo night and the one fundraising event, a golf tournament held on the 1st Monday in May.

April, the Month of the Military Child, underscores the important role military children play in the armed forces community. Southfield School recognizes our military children during our April, all-school assembly. On that day, the Southfield faculty, staff and students wear purple in appreciation of our military children.

A glimpse into the Southfield year, the 2024 Southfield Magazine includes an article about our military families beginning on page 8.