The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Education Department is sharing an important notice for parents and guardians of Native students ages 3 through Grade 12: the Johnson-O’Malley (JOM) application for School Year 2026–2027 will be published soon.

The application will be shared through multiple channels, including the Mittark, the Tribe’s website, and the Tribe’s Facebook page. The Education Department will also distribute the application through the eight school districts the Tribe partners with: Falmouth, Sandwich, Bourne, Barnstable, Mashpee, Weetumuw School, Wareham, and New Bedford.

Families are encouraged to watch for the application and instructions. A completed application is required for students to participate in JOM-supported services and programming for School Year 2026–2027.

Need Help or Have Questions?

If you have questions or need assistance completing the application, please contact the Tribal Education Department at: (508) 477-0208 ext. 149 or ext. 163

About JOM

The Johnson-O’Malley Act provides federal support for public school districts, Tribes, and Tribal organizations to help meet the specialized and unique educational needs of eligible Native students. In 2018, Congress updated the program through the JOM Supplemental Indian Education Program Modernization Act. In 2025, the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe applied for the first time under the updated Modernization Act.

More details and application instructions will be shared soon—please be on the lookout.