Education

McAlester Army Ammunition Plant does not have a school on the installation. All nearby public schools are located in Pittsburg County. MCAAP housing is in the Savanna School District and Savanna's school does provide transportation to their school. Persons living on the installation may use other McAlester area schools but no transportation is provided unless child attends the Child and Youth Services program.

Eastern State College in Wilburton, 45 miles from McAlester, offers courses for an associate degree. Eastern also has a campus located in McAlester that also offers upper-level courses from East Central State University Ada, Oklahoma and Southeastern State University Durant, Oklahoma. For more information on educational issues contact the Army Community Service Office at 918-420-6529.

McAlester Army Ammunition Plant does not have a school on the installation. All nearby public schools are located in Pittsburg County and are accredited by the Oklahoma State Department of Education. MCAAP housing is in the Savanna School District and Savanna's school does provide transportation to their school. Persons living on the installation may use other McAlester area schools but no transportation is provided unless child attends the Child and Youth Services (CYS) program. CYS provides transportation for children attending their program to several nearby schools. CYS provides care for 6 weeks to 18 years. CYS also offers an all day summer program for school-age children.

Public and Private schools have a food service program free and reduced priced lunches are available for students who meet eligibility requirements. All schools offer advanced level programs for college entry. All students are encouraged to take the PSAT and SAT, as well as the ACT. Dress code is authorized in all schools. All large schools have a marching band, social clubs, and sports.

All public and private schools in Pittsburg County area have middle schools. New students should bring shot records, certified birth certificate, child's social security number, and documents from previous schools, if available and Individual Education Plan (IEP) for students with special needs. For more information on schools contact the Army Community Service Office 918-420-66271 or the School Liaison 918-420-6204.

High Schools

Area public and private schools have high schools. Required documents needed for enrolling students are: shot records, certified birth certificate, child's social security number, documents from pervious schools, if available, and Individual Education Plan (IEP) for students with special needs.  For more information contact the School Liaison 918-420-6204.

Special Education

Personnel arriving with an exceptional family member should contact the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) coordinator upon arrival. The EFMP is designed to provide assistance to the children and adult depends on eligible military/civilian personnel.

EFMP coordinator acts as a liaison between the family and community agencies.  The EFMP coordinator maintains a listing of off base resources to assist families with all areas of need. If you have questions about enrolling your family member in the EFMP program or for more information contact the Army Community Service Office in Building 31 or phone 918-420-6271.

Private School

Lakewood Christian School has K-12 classes 918-426-2000. Contact the Army Community Service office for more information or phone 918-420-6271.