Principal's Corner

Welcome to Patch ES

It is our pleasure to welcome you to Patch Elementary School (PES), Home of the Stallions. Our first priority is to ensure highest student achievement for all PES students. The Patch Elementary School team of students, parents, staff, and community members, can achieve our vision of educational success for all students. It is essential that we all share responsibility for our role in creating successful learners. Collectively, it is the responsibility of us all to provide each student with the best possible education. We welcome your involvement and input as we work together to make sure that we achieve our school's mission to: Educate, Engage, and Empower Each student to succeed in a dynamic world.

Patch ES is filled with many opportunities for learning. Activity-centered learning is offered in core subjects, as well as a host of enrichment activities. Technology is an integral part of the children's daily instructional program. Please read our weekly newsletter, The Stallion, and check out our Web site to be informed of all of the activities that will be taking place this year. Together we can achieve great things as we collaborate, communicate, and work as a team to make this school year a productive and successful educational experience for the students of Patch Elementary School.

We look forward to seeing you in the school soon.

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May is national speech-language and hearing month.

Connecting Voices Across the Globe: Celebrating Speech-Language Pathologists in DoDEA

Published on May 7, 2025

May is National Speech-Language-Hearing Month - a time to recognize the importance of communication and to honor the professionals who make it possible for so many students to find their voice. Across the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools, Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) play a vital role in supporting student success, regardless of location, language, or need. Though separated by oceans and time zones, DoDEA SLPs have found a powerful way to stay connected and collaborate through a Microsoft TEAMS group that spans the globe.

DoDEA's official photo of Dr. Michelle Howard-Brahaney. DoDEA Europe Director for Student Excellence.

A Message from Dr. Michelle Howard-Brahaney

Published on May 7, 2025

As we step into May, we enter a meaningful time of celebration, reflection, and gratitude. This month is dedicated to honoring the incredible individuals who support our schools and our communities every single day.

Europe District is proud to provide high-quality engineering, construction and general services to DoDEA-Europe.

Army Engineers help DoDEA bring schools into the 21st century

Published on April 25, 2025

Providing a 21st century educational experience for the 25,000 children of DoD personnel stationed overseas requires creativity, innovation and a whole lot of engineering. The Department of Defense Education Activity manages the education of the children of DoD personnel all over the world. Ensuring these children continue to learn and grow involves planning, constructing and maintaining top-notch facilities. It’s also a key element of delivering on the Department of Defense’s quality of life promises for family stationed at U.S. power projection platforms overseas.