Welcome to Bay County, and welcome to Palm Bay Education Group. We recognize the unique experience of military families — the moves, the transitions, the fresh starts — and we are committed to making your student’s experience here as smooth and supported as possible.
Whether your student is joining Palm Bay Elementary, Palm Bay Preparatory Academy, or Central High School, our teams are ready to help. Our vision is to empower the lives of our learners — and that includes supporting the families who serve our country.
Contact Your School
Palm Bay Elementary School — Grades K–5
(850) 215-0770 · palmbayschools.org/elementary
Palm Bay Preparatory Academy — Grades 6–12
(850) 215-0770 · palmbayschools.org/prep
Central High School — Ages 16–21
Support Services
All three Palm Bay schools offer a range of support services for military students, including:
- Academic tutoring and individualized support
- School counseling
- Speech and language services
- Occupational and physical therapy
- Exceptional Student Education (ESE) counseling and accommodations
Enrolling After a PCS Move
Our staff are ready to help new military students get settled quickly. If your student has an active IEP, 504 plan, or other documentation from a previous school, bring it when you enroll — we will make sure it is in place from day one.
Campus tours are available daily at Central High School. To arrange a visit, contact our military families point of contact, Kim Portivent, at (850) 866-4148.
To begin enrollment at any Palm Bay school, visit our enrollment page or contact your school directly.
Community Connections
Tyndall Air Force Base Families
Mallory Gross, M.Ed., School Liaison Program Manager — (850) 283-2201
Naval Support Activity Panama City Families
Contact your school directly for NSA Panama City liaison information.
Academic & Career Resources
- military.tutor.com — Free tutoring for military families
- asvabprogram.com — Apprenticeships, certifications, and ASVAB information
- FloridaShines.org — Free tools for college, career, and academic planning
- mic3.net — Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children
Family Support Organizations
- Military Child Education Coalition — Resources and programs for academic, emotional, and social support
- Military Kids Connect — Online community with videos, activities, and coping tools for ages 6–17
- Military & Family Life Counseling Program — Mental health and resilience resources
- United Through Reading — Strengthening family literacy and connection
- Military OneSource — 24/7 confidential support and resources for military families
How We Honor Military Families
We are proud to celebrate our military community throughout the year:
- Month of the Military Child — April
- Purple Up Day — April 15 (students and staff wear purple)
- National Veterans and Military Families Month — November
- Military Student Luncheons — December and May (Central High School)
Questions or need help getting started? Contact your school directly or visit our enrollment page. We’re glad you’re here.