DoWEA Speaks - America 250
Amplifying our student voices and promoting global connections among military-connected students.
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West Point Elementary School is part of the West Point Schools Community in the DoWEA Americas Mid-Atlantic District. West Point ES serves students in PK to grade 5.
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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 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.
West Point band inspires kindergarteners with patriotic performance
DoWEA West Point Elementary School kindergarten students recently wrapped up a unit on celebrations that blended English language arts and social studies lessons on traditions, history and community spirit.
DENTAC Partners with West Point Elementary School for Dental Health
In celebration of Children’s Dental Health Month, WPES partnered with DENTAC to educate students on proper oral health and hygiene. Dentists and Dental Assistants spoke to students about the importance of keeping teeth and gums healthy for a lifet...
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DoWEA Americas Announces 2027 District Teachers of the Year
The Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) Americas 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.
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.
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.
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.
| Grade | Regular Hours |
|---|---|
| PK - 5 | 8:25 a.m. - 3:10 p.m. |
- All students must be in their classrooms by the tardy bell to be counted present.
- Students arriving ten minutes past the start time are counted tardy.
- Notify the school no later than 8:15 a.m. at WPES.Attendance@dodea.edu if a student will be tardy or absent.
