Kadena ES

Kadena Elementary School is part of Kadena AB Schools in the DoDEA Pacific South District. Kadena ES serves military connected students in PK to grade 5. Read More

2022

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Kadena Air Base schools recognize Month of the Military Child with helicopter landings on campus

Airmen assigned to the 31st and 33rd Rescue Squadrons at Kadena Air Base land a helicopter on the Kadena Elementary School campus Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Bechtel Elementary, Kadena Elementary, and Ryukyu Middle students explore the aircraft, learn about military equipment, and speak with airmen about their careers.

DoDEA Pacific South District leaders visit Bechtel, Lester construction sites

DoDEA – Pacific South District leaders and facilities personnel conducted construction site visits at Bechtel Elementary School, and the new Lester Middle School campus.

DoDEA Pacific South STO holds Bus Safety video competition

Okinawa, STO has a new, informative video explaining bus safety guidelines and behavior standards thanks to a creative competition between Kadena and Kubasaki High School video communications classes.

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The Month of the Military Child

DoDEA joins the Department of Defense and the military community in honoring military families and their children for the sacrifices they make and the challenges they overcome.

Educator of Promise

Nominations for the Educator of Promise Award were accepted until March 28, 2025.

Pacific Seeks To Hire Educational Aides

Join Our Team! Are you interested in a rewarding career where you can make a difference? DoDEA Pacific is looking to fill educational aide positions across the region.

National Multilingual Learner Advocacy Month

DoDEA celebrates National Multilingual Learner Advocacy Month in April. Multilingualism, the ability to speak and understand more than one language, offers benefits that extend far beyond communication.

Pacific Region, in partnership with the League for Soroban (Abacus) Education of Japan, Okinawa, held a Soroban Education Workshop Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Tsukazan Community Center and Museum.

Soroban Education Workshop provides hands-on learning experience for DoDEA Pacific students

DoDEA Pacific Region, in partnership with the League for Soroban (Abacus) Education of Japan, Okinawa, held a Soroban Education Workshop Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Tsukazan Community Center and Museum.

Music in Our Schools Month

DoDEA joins the National Association for Music Education and schools across the nation in celebrating Music in Our Schools Month (MIOSM) in March. The purpose of recognizing MIOSM in DoDEA is to highlight and advocate for music programs in our schools.

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Tuesdays are Early Release days

	Regular Hours M - F	Tuesday Hours
Office Hours	0800 - 1600
School Hours	0845 - 1500	0845 - 1400
Lunch Hours	1025 - 1300

*** School Hours for Students ***

First Bell: 8:45

Tardy Bell: 8:50

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Kadena Air Base schools recognize Month of the Military Child with helicopter landings on campus

DoDEA Pacific South District leaders visit Bechtel, Lester construction sites

DoDEA Pacific South STO holds Bus Safety video competition

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The Month of the Military Child

Educator of Promise

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National Multilingual Learner Advocacy Month

Soroban Education Workshop provides hands-on learning experience for DoDEA Pacific students

Music in Our Schools Month

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