DOWEA Mildred B. Poole Elementary School

08/05/2026

DoWEA Americas is participating in Fort Bragg's Employment Readiness Program’s Virtual Employer Day on Tuesday, August 25!

Join us from 9:30 – 10 a.m. to learn about educator and non-educator positions. Open to military ID cardholders only.

Register by August 24: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/yRyNBzgBKj?origin=QRCode

Link and login instructions provided the day prior. Or call (910) 396-2390.

08/04/2026

2026-27 Free & Reduced-Price Meals

Families living on military installations may be eligible for free or reduced-price school meals for the 2026-27 school year.

Applications opened July 1 and can be submitted anytime. Prior-year benefits continue for up to 30 operating school days; after that, a new application is required.

Watch this short video for details on how to apply, income guidelines, and more: https://youtu.be/oc3gcARoJ7M

DoWEA Americas — supporting our military-connected students and families.

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08/03/2026

We’re excited to share a special message from the new DoWEA Americas Director for Student Excellence, Mr. Matthew Kirby, as we kick off the 2026-27 school year!

In the video, he outlines our focus on academic excellence, character development, and parent partnership through the DoWEA Blueprint, and reinforces the personal electronic devices policy to support focused learning.

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anZKis-iF6g&t=10s

Here’s to a great school year for our military-connected students and families!

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07/23/2026

Poole science fair builds inquiry skills for military-connected students

Students at Poole Elementary School presented individual and class projects at the school’s annual science fair, applying the scientific method from kindergarten through fifth grade.

Students at Poole Elementary School presented individual and class projects at the school’s annual science fair, applying the scientific method from kindergarten through fifth grade.

07/23/2026

Looking for a career that makes a difference?

Schools across the Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) are hiring educators and school support professionals worldwide. Whether you're a teacher, educational aide, counselor, administrator, or support staff member, your skills can help shape the future of military-connected students.

Join a team dedicated to academic excellence, student success, and supporting communities around the globe.

Explore current opportunities and take the next step in your career:
https://www.dodea.edu/jobs

Know someone who would be a great fit? Share this opportunity with your network.

07/14/2026

One vision. One mission. Learn how DoWEA's updated 2026 Blueprint for Continuous Improvement is shaping student success across our schools.

07/14/2026

Join us in welcoming Matthew Kirby as the new DoWEA Americas Regional Director for Student Achievement. Congratulations, and welcome to the team!

DoWEA is pleased to welcome Matthew Kirby as the new Americas Regional Director for Student Achievement.

A U.S. Naval Academy graduate, former Navy Surface Warfare Officer, educator, and founder of Liberty Classical Schools, Kirby brings a wealth of leadership experience and a deep commitment to academic excellence. In his new role, he will support more than 20,000 military-connected students and nearly 4,000 employees across 50 schools spanning seven states, Cuba, and Puerto Rico.

“Kirby’s background in military service, entrepreneurial leadership, and passion for classical learning and school choice position him well to lead the Americas region at this important time,” said DoWEA Director Paul Craft. “He sees the clear connection between excellent schools, strong military communities, and the readiness of our warfighting force.”

Please join us in welcoming Matthew Kirby to the DoWEA team as we continue our mission of preparing military-connected students for success in school, service, and life.

06/10/2026

Kinders enjoying the Science Fair

06/09/2026

Hey DoDEA Americas Students! Ready for an epic summer adventure? Second Lady Usha Vance’s 2026 Summer Reading Challenge is here — and this year we’re celebrating the 250th anniversary of America’s founding with even more fun and discovery!

Here’s how to join the adventure:

Read 12 books of your choice (any genres — fiction, nonfiction, classics, or new favorites!) between June 1 and September 4.

Track your reads on the official log.

Submit it for a personalized certificate, an America 250-themed bookmark, a special prize, and a chance to win a trip to Washington, DC with a chaperone!

Every page you turn is a new journey — exploring new worlds, meeting unforgettable characters, and learning something fresh. Let’s make this the best summer of reading yet and show the nation what DoDEA readers can do!

Grab your free reading log and learn more at: wh.gov/read

Who’s in? Drop a 📖 and tell us what book you’re starting with!

This summer, as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of America’s founding, we are excited to invite all children (K-8) to join in the Second Lady’s 2026 Summer Reading Challenge. Participants will read and track 12 books of their choice between June 1 and September 4. Every book counts!