Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA)

🚀 DoDEA's 2024 Teacher of Year Blasts off to Space Camp Adventure! 🌌

This July, as part of her year of honor, Ms. Kerrie Gill, the 2024 DoDEA Teacher of the Year joined 50+ State Teachers of the Year at Space Camp in Huntsville, AL! From building rockets and performing experiments to learning teamwork and critical thinking, it was an unforgettable experience.

Here’s what she learned: ✨ Embrace curiosity and adventure. ✨ Collaboration and teamwork can achieve the impossible. ✨ Push through fear—you’re braver than you believe!

What an incredible journey! 🌠

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🕊️ Antilles High School Honors 9/11 Anniversary

DoDEA Antilles High School commemorated the 9/11 anniversary with a moving ceremony to honor the victims, first responders, and service members affected by the tragic events of September 11, 2001. Students, faculty, and community members gathered to reflect on the importance of unity, resilience, and remembrance.

Read more about this powerful tribute: https://bit.ly/3XGSHBx

DoDEA’s Antilles High School commemorates 9/11 anniversary Students, teachers, and staff members from the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Antilles High School (AHS) conducted a remembrance ceremony at the school gym Sept. 11 to honor the memory of the nearly 3,000 innocent victims who died in the terrorist attacks 23 years ago.

Looking to support local students and educators? Apply to be a substitute teacher for DoDEA. Check out requirements, dates and application details online: https://bit.ly/3Irg2Q2

🎉 Congratulations to DoDEA Ramey Unit School at CGAS Borinquen, Puerto Rico, for winning the Back-to-School Photo Spotlight! 📸🏆

The winning photo features a vibrant Batucada parade that brought together students, staff, parents, and community members on the first day. The festive music, dancing, and support from military branches created an unforgettable start to the new school year! 🎶✨

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📜 Celebrating Constitution Day and Citizenship Day!

September 17 marks the anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution in 1787. As we honor this historic day, all federal employees are required to participate in Constitution Day training. Educational institutions receiving federal funding must also conduct a program about the U.S. Constitution on or around this date.

Let’s celebrate our rights and responsibilities as citizens by learning more about the document that shapes our democracy! Read more https://bit.ly/4dOSL7E 📚✨

🎒✨ We’re thrilled to share the joy captured in our Back-to-School Photo Spotlight! A big thank you to everyone who participated—your photos truly reflect the vibrant spirit of the DoDEA community! From first-day jitters to the excitement of reuniting with friends, these images beautifully showcase the essence of school in our military communities. 📸 Here are our six finalists! To vote, simply use the reaction emoji assigned to each photo. LETS CELEBRATE OUR AMAZING STUDENTS! Voting closes TOMORROW!

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🎒✨ We’re thrilled to share the joy captured in our Back-to-School Photo Spotlight! A big thank you to everyone who participated—your photos truly reflect the vibrant spirit of the DoDEA community! From first-day jitters to the excitement of reuniting with friends, these images beautifully showcase the essence of school in our military communities. 📸 Here are our six finalists! To vote, simply use the reaction emoji assigned to each photo. LETS CELEBRATE OUR AMAZING STUDENTS!

📢 2024-2025 DoDEA Immunization Requirements 💉📝

As we gear up for the 2024-2025 school year, ensure your student is up-to-date on all required immunizations! Staying current on vaccines is essential for a healthy school environment. Read more about DoDEA Health Services here https://bit.ly/3RG3zwL

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Health Services DoDEA School Health Services aims to optimize learning by fostering student wellness. Learn about School Nurses, Student Immunization Requirements, Medication at School, Chronic and Acute Health Conditions, First Aid, and more.

🎉 Congratulations to Richard Stone, Administrative Officer at Sembach Elementary School, and Jason Davies, Lead Facility Operations Specialist with the Europe South District, on being named DoDEA Employees of the Quarter for Q2 2024! 🌟 Your dedication and hard work from April to June have truly made a difference. Thank you for your outstanding contributions!

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🌟 Celebrating Women's Equality Day! 🌟

On August 26th, we honor the incredible women who fought tirelessly for equality, paving the way for future generations. Women's Equality Day commemorates the passing of the 19th Amendment, a historic milestone that guaranteed all American women the right to vote. Read more here🗳️

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DoDEA is globally positioned, operating 160 accredited schools in eight districts located in 11 foreign countries, seven states, Guam, and Puerto Rico, including the DoDEA Virtual School.

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📚Welcome Back to School, DoDEA Students and Families!🎒 Let’s make this year full of new discoveries, friendships, and achievements! Here are a few smiling faces from Dodea Pierce Terrace Elementary School

Happy birthday, Department of Defense! 🎂🥳🎉

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🎉 Congratulations to Rachel Billups! 🎉

We are thrilled to announce that Rachel Billups, a dedicated teacher at Edgren High School in Misawa, Japan, has been named the 2024 DoDEA History Teacher of the Year by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History! 👏

Join us in celebrating Rachel Billups for this well-deserved recognition!