DoWEA Speaks - America 250
Amplifying our student voices and promoting global connections among military-connected students.
Welcome to Kadena ES!
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.
School News
Grown up and giving back: Former DoWEA students now serving in DoWEA
For many military‑connected students, DoWEA schools are more than classrooms – they are places of stability between PCS moves, where lifelong relationships are formed across continents and cultures.
DoWEA Pacific wraps up soroban workshops across Japan
DoWEA students in grades 3-5 participated in this year’s soroban workshops, a Japanese cultural learning opportunity during which student participants learn what soroban is and how to calculate numbers using soroban tools.
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.
Student advocacy in action at Kadena Elementary School
When students are given authentic opportunities to use their voices, meaningful change can happen.
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From Around DoWEA
DoWEA Shares Ambitious New Teacher Hiring Initiative
Tiffany Hoben, chief academic officer of the Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA), announced an ambitious new teacher hiring initiative.
DoWEA Pacific South District earns Cognia Accreditation with Distinction
DoWEA Pacific South District has been awarded Accreditation with Distinction, the highest level of accreditation granted by Cognia, a globally recognized nonprofit organization that accredits schools and school systems.
DoWEA seeks educators and aides to support military-connected students
The Department of War Education Activity has fewer than 100 openings remaining for teachers and fewer than 150 openings remaining for aides in classrooms across the U.S. and around the globe for next school year.
DoWEA recognizes 2026 Presidential AI Challenge state champions
Student and educator teams at nine Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) schools have been selected as state champions in the 2026 Presidential AI Challenge.
National Speech-Language-Hearing Month
DoWEA celebrates National Speech-Language-Hearing Month in May. The purpose of recognizing SLHM in DoWEA is to highlight the professionals who support individuals with speech, language, and hearing disorders.
Decision Day
Celebrate Decision Day on May 1st – the day when DoWEA high-school seniors announce what they’ll be pursuing after graduation.
Military Spouse Appreciation Month
Military Spouse Appreciation Month (MSAM) is observed annually in May to recognize the contributions, resilience, and sacrifices of military spouses and families.
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.
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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
