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Students enrolled in DoWEA Schools are required to meet immunization requirements. Questions? Please contact your school nurse.
DoWEA Americas is Hiring
DoEA Americas is looking to fill substitute teaching and educational aide positions across the region.
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Dahlgren School is part of the Dahlgren School Community in the DoWEA Americas Mid-Atlantic District. Dahlgren serves military connected students in PK to grade 8.
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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.
Dahlgren School students showcase engineering skills at SeaPerch competition
Three middle school teams from Dahlgren School in DoWEA Americas delivered strong performances at the SeaPerch regional competition March 21 at the King George YMCA, facing 72 teams from across the region.
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.
Mr. Niels Mateo Named DoDEA Americas Mid-Atlantic District Community Superintendent Puerto Rico and Cuba Community
Congratulations to Mr. Niels Mateo DoDEA Americas Mid-Atlantic District Community Superintendent Puerto Rico and Cuba Community, Effective December 28, 2025.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dr. Veronica Rivera selected as Lead Administrator Dahlgren Elementary/Middle School
Department of War Education Activity Americas Mid-Atlantic District Superintendent Mr. Ryan Smith is pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Veronica Rivera selected as Lead Administrator Dahlgren Elementary/Middle School, effective May 3, 2026.
