Sierra Vista Purple Star School
Welcome to Leman Academy of Excellence – Sierra Vista. If your family is new to the area or preparing for a school transition, we’re here to help. As an Arizona Purple Star School, we proudly support military-connected families from Davis–Monthan Air Force Base and across Tucson. This page shares the people and resources that make starting at Leman a little easier.
We’d love to welcome you to campus to show you how we support our military families.
Military Point of Contact (POC)
Gloria Forsythe
Arizona Purple Star School Point of Contact - Sierra Vista
gloria.forsythe@lemanacademy.org
Communications
Families can expect regular classroom updates, schoolwide news, and event reminders. If you’re arriving mid-year or during a deployment, let us know - our team will coordinate with you on records, routines, and any unique needs.
Enrollment & Tours
New to Tucson or transferring from another duty station? We’ll help you get started.
Questions? Call the front office or email the POC above.
Peer-to-Peer Mentor Program
Our student Peer-to-Peer mentors welcome new military-connected students and help them plug into school life during their first weeks on campus.
What mentors do
- Greet new students and provide a quick campus tour
- Eat lunch together the first few days and introduce friends
- Share how to join clubs, activities, and house events
- Check in weekly and help with questions
Patriotic Events & Activities
We honor service and build understanding of military life through annual events and activities, including:
• Patriots Day Parade
• Veterans Day Breakfast
(Additional campus events are added throughout the year.)
Resources for Military Families
Arizona Purple Star School Program (ADE)
Program overview, requirements, and supports for military-connected students in Arizona.
MIC3 — Military Interstate Children’s Compact
Guidance on enrollment, records transfer, placement, attendance, and graduation for mobile families.
Military OneSource
24/7 support: relocation, counseling, EFMP, education benefits, and installation contacts.
Arizona Coalition for Military Families
Statewide services, family resources, and connections to community partners.
Find Your Installation’s School Liaison (incl. Davis–Monthan AFB)
Locate the School Liaison for help with school transitions and enrollment.
Our Commitment as a Purple Star School
- Maintains a trained Point of Contact for military-connected families
- Provides staff professional development on supporting military-connected students
- Operates a student peer mentorship program
- Hosts patriotic events annually
- Keeps this webpage current, visible from the school’s main page, and useful to families