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We're committed to helping every child reach his/her full academic potential, in an atmosphere of mutual respect and caring.
70th Year Anniversary
Celebrating 70 years of serving military-connected students at Kadena Air Base!
School Nursing Services
Students enrolled in DoWEA Schools are required to meet immunization requirements. Questions? Please contact your school nurse.
DoWEA Pacific is Hiring
DoWEA Pacific is looking to fill substitute teaching and educational aide positions across the region.
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Kadena Elementary School is part of Kadena AB Schools in the DoWEA Pacific South District. Kadena ES serves military connected students in PK to grade 5.
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DoWEA Announces State Winners for the Presidential AI Challenge
In April 2025, an executive order directed the establishment of the Presidential AI Challenge to expand artificial intelligence education for America’s youth. DoWEA is proud to recognize 2026 Presidential AI Challenge State Champion teams in nine DoWEA schools.
Kadena Elementary School receives the “Key to Okinawa” for exemplary community partnership
Kadena Elementary School is celebrating the honor of being awarded the “Key to Okinawa” by Help Oki, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting families and strengthening community connections across the island. This award recognizes the long‑standing partnership built on a shared commitment to kindness, one of Kadena Elementary School’s Core Values.
2027 Teacher of the Year Nominations
Mr. Brent L. Cook, DoDEA's 2026 Teacher of the Year, encourages nominations for the 2027 DoDEA Teacher of the Year.
DoDEA Pacific South District launches “One Island, One Book” reading initiative across Okinawa elementary schools
Beginning Monday, September 22, every elementary family will receive a copy of Nim’s Island by Wendy Orr. Over the following weeks, families are encouraged to read the book together at home. The initiative aims to foster a love of reading, strengthen family connections, and build a vibrant community of readers across the island.
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DoWEA Pacific announces 2027 District Teachers of the Year
The Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) Pacific Region is pleased to announce its 2027 District Teachers of the Year.
Meet the new Director of DoWEA
DoWEA Director Paul Craft shares his gratitude for the opportunity to lead the organization and highlights the vital mission of serving more than 66,000 military‑connected students and their families.
The Month of the Military Child
DoWEA joins the Department of War and the military community in honoring military families and their children for the sacrifices they make and the challenges they overcome.
National Multilingual Learner Advocacy Month
DoWEA 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.
DoWEA celebrates Month of the Military Child across schools worldwide
The Department of War Education Activity celebrates Month of the Military Child (MOMC) throughout April 2026, honoring the resilience, achievements and unique experiences of military-connected students across its global school system.
Students can share their stories for America’s Field Trip
Students are encouraged to submit entries for America’s Field Trip, a nationwide contest that invites people in grades 3–12 to share what America means to them.
Department of War Education Activity Announces Tiffany Hoben as Chief Academic Officer
Ms. Tiffany Hoben stepped into the role of Chief Academic Officer for the Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) on March 23, 2026.
Future Leaders Represent DoWEA in the United States Senate Youth Program
Humphreys High School senior Ava Ellis and Wiesbaden High School junior Michael Carbone represented the Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) as delegates to the United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) in Washington, D.C.
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SY 25 - 26 School Instructional Hours |
SY 25 - 26 Duty Day Hours |
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0850 - 1500 |
0830 - 1530 |
Tuesdays are Early Release days
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Tuesday Hours |
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| Office Hours | 0800 - 1600 |
| School Hours | 0850 - 1400 |
| Lunch Hours | 1030 - 1300 |
*** School Hours for Students ***
First Bell: 8:45
Tardy Bell: 8:50
