Navigating New Waters: Thriving Beyond the PCS School Shuffle

Navigating New Waters: Thriving Beyond the PCS School Shuffle

My family and I have PCS’d several times. We moved seven times, and lived in three countries. 

For many families doing it for the first time could feel like navigating through uncharted waters. 

The truth is, the ‘waters’ have been well charted, documented and prepared for you to have as smooth of a journey as possible.

Will it be tough? Probably.

Can you do it? ABSOLUTELY

Plus, you have support.

A Common Challenge: Finding a New School. “First we find the school, then we find a place to live.”

Many families face the vast ocean of info, data points, metrics, academics, sports opportunities and get overwhelmed.

Guess what. . . It's not just about finding a school; it's also about adapting to new teaching styles, social norms, and community expectations. We loved the opportunities to demonstrate how to face challenges and even make it fun.

Lessons learned from the field. Empower your children to take the helm of their PCS journey. Encourage them to map out their expectations, hopes, and concerns. Join them in researching things about the new location they find interesting. 

Ninja Move: Creating a PCS Planning Kit for Kids can gamify the experience, with checklists for packing their things, researching their new school, and setting personal milestones.

Share your journey, or concerns in our forums (OPSEC observed), learn from others, and discover how together, we can navigate the PCS waters with ease and confidence.