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.

The McAlester Campus of Eastern Oklahoma State College is located on a beautiful 17-acre site in McAlester’s northeast industrial park, above Carl Albert Boulevard and west of Highway 69. Access is available from College Avenue (an eastward extension of Monroe Street).

Eastern’s McAlester Campus has been charged by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education (OSRHE) to serve as the institution responsible for providing and facilitating higher education courses and programs at the lower-division, upper-division, and graduate level in the McAlester area.

The Eastern Oklahoma State College McAlester Branch Campus includes two classroom buildings. These facilities house 29 classrooms, 11 interactive TV classrooms, two computer labs, a library with computing facilities, and college offices.

The campus offers courses from Eastern Oklahoma State College, East Central University, Southeastern Oklahoma State University, and other Oklahoma schools. Most courses are taught in the evenings, with some available during the day and on weekends. This unique arrangement provides students the opportunity to begin their collegiate experience with Eastern and complete a bachelor’s or even master’s degree at the McAlester Campus. With full-time academic advising provided through Eastern, East Central, and Southeastern, students are assured accurate degree completion.

For information about the McAlester courses or to book the facility for group use, contact the McAlester Campus.

FACILITY HOURS

8 a.m. - 10 p.m. Monday - Thursday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday
(Some exceptions apply for Fridays)

CONTACT AND LOCATION

Campus Phone: 918.426.5272
1802 E College Avenue
McAlester, OK 74501

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 918-420-6271 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.