DoWEA Speaks - America 250
Amplifying our student voices and promoting global connections among military-connected students.
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Our first priority is to ensure highest student achievement for all Patch Elementary students.
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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
DoWEA Europe is looking to fill substitute teaching and educational aide positions across the region.
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Patch Elementary School is part of the Stuttgart Schools Community in the DoWEA Europe East District. Patch ES serves students in PK to grade 5.
School News
Commemorating America250: A Message from Director Paul Craft
As the nation commemorates the 250th anniversary of the United States, DoWEA Director Paul Craft shares a message highlighting the enduring principles of freedom, liberty, equality, and self-governance that continue to shape the country. In this vide...
The 2026 Patriot Games in August Will Celebrate the Next Generation
America’s next generation of leaders, competitors, and champions will take center stage Aug. 9-11 at the 2026 Patriot Games, a national athletic competition celebrating the character, determination, and excellence that define the American spirit.
Award Recognizes Proficiency in a Second Language
The Seal of Biliteracy (SOBL) is an official recognition that students have demonstrated proficiency in English and at least one other language.
Sparking Solutions: Students tackle real-world challenges
Teachers from all three Stuttgart Community elementary schools successfully collaborated to host a standards-aligned, community-focused learning event inspired by “Spark” by Chris Baron.
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Congratulations Class of 2026
DoWEA congratulates graduates and salutes their extraordinary accomplishments.
Mr. Theodore J. Kaiser
Mr. Kaiser strengthened leadership accountability across the region by delivering in-person training to more than 70 senior leaders and onboarding new leadership personnel.
White House launches Summer Reading Challenge
WASHINGTON (AP) — Second Lady Usha Vance is inviting children across the country to take part in the White House’s 2026 Summer Reading Challenge, a program that asks students entering kindergarten through eighth grade to read 12 books over the su...
DoWEA Shares Ambitious New Teacher Hiring Initiative
Tiffany Hoben, chief academic officer of the Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA), announced an ambitious new teacher hiring initiative.
DoWEA seeks educators and aides to support military-connected students
The Department of War Education Activity has fewer than 100 openings remaining for teachers and fewer than 150 openings remaining for aides in classrooms across the U.S. and around the globe for next school year.
DoWEA recognizes 2026 Presidential AI Challenge state champions
Student and educator teams at nine Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) schools have been selected as state champions in the 2026 Presidential AI Challenge.
Military Spouse Appreciation Month
Military Spouse Appreciation Month (MSAM) is observed annually in May to recognize the contributions, resilience, and sacrifices of military spouses and families.
Decision Day
Celebrate Decision Day on May 1st – the day when DoWEA high-school seniors announce what they’ll be pursuing after graduation.
Administrative Office Hours: 0730 - 1530
| Grade | Regular Hours | Early Release |
|---|---|---|
| PK - 5th | 0800 - 1430 M-T-W-F |
Thursday 1:30 |
