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Our focus is on student achievement and providing rigorous and engaging educational experiences that promote student growth.
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Students enrolled in DoWEA Schools are required to meet immunization requirements. Questions? Please contact your school nurse.
DoWEA Europe is Hiring
DoEA Europe is looking to fill substitute teaching and educational aide positions across the region.
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Grafenwoehr Elementary School is one of the Grafenwoehr Community Schools in the DoWEA Europe East District. Grafenwoehr ES serves students in PK to grade 5.
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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.
Europe's Holiday Message 2025/2026
As we enter the holiday season, I want to extend my heartfelt appreciation to each of you. Your dedication, support, and partnership play a vital role in helping our school communities flourish. Our students continue to show remarkable resilience, curiosity, and determination—qualities that shine brightly, especially during this special time of year, thanks to the encouragement and care they receive from families and teachers alike.
DoDEA Europe Announces Winners of 2025 Regional Holiday Card Artwork Contest
DoDEA Europe has selected three talented student artists as the winners of the 2025 DoDEA Europe Holiday Card Artwork Contest, a new annual tradition that celebrates student creativity while spreading holiday cheer across the region.
DoDEA Europe Expands Prekindergarten in Second Year of Rollout
Ramstein Elementary School welcomed 120 prekindergarten students this week as part of the second year of DoDEA Europe’s phased rollout of prekindergarten. With eight classes, Ramstein now hosts the largest prekindergarten program in DoDEA Europe.
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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.
Leigh Johnson named Chief of Staff of DoWEA Europe
The Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) Europe Region announced the selection of Leigh Johnson as Chief of Staff for DoWEA Europe.
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 | Thursday Hours | Summer Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten -5th grade Breakfast |
8:00 a.m. | 8:00 a.m. | |
| UPK - Kindergarten | 8:15 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. | 8:15 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | |
| 1st - 5th grades | 8:15 a.m. - 2:40 p.m. | 8:15 a.m. - 1:40 p.m. | |
| Admin. Office | 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | 9:00am-2:00pm |
