DoDEA Pacific in the News


DoDEA Pacific Public Affairs

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Pacific in the News

Sun, Aug 19, 2012
Devils hope improved line, bonding at Fuji lead to turnaround
Coaching staff plan a week long retreat to Mount Fuji to try and turn things around for their football team.

Wed, Aug 1, 2012
DODEA Okinawa addresses school registration
Every summer brings a new wave of families to Okinawa. For those with children, transitioning smoothly into new schools is a top priority.

Fri, Jul 27, 2012
Exchange to provide school meals that meet tough new nutrition standards
As students return to class this fall on bases in Okinawa, mainland Japan and Korea, they will find new healthy choices in their school cafeterias with meals provided by the Army & Air Force Exchange Service.

Mon, Jun 25, 2012
One athlete overcomes adversity.
Adversity is something everyone will face, and a subject high school coaches teach about as much as possible.  Meet a recent graduate of Daegu High School, who has overcome adversity all the way to a college scholarship.

Fri, Jun 22, 2012
SAHS Graduation
Seniors from Seoul American High School walked along 8th Army Drive for their final action together as a class. They then moved on to their High School Graduation held at the Collier Community Fitness Center.

Thu, Jun 21, 2012
DODEA ramping up effort to fix dilapidated schools
The Department of Defense Education Activity plans to massively ramp up construction efforts in order to meet its goal of replacing 134 severely aging schools — 78 percent of its facilities around the world — before the end of the decade.

Thu, Jun 7, 2012
Field Day for students of Seoul American Elementary School.
Students of the Seoul American Elementary School participated in Field Day activities, to celebrate the beginning of summer, and the end of the school year.

Wed, Jan 25, 2012
Mrs. Pamela Anthony awarded the DoDEA History Teacher of the Year.
Every year the Department of Defense Education Activity “Teacher of the Year” honors educators that have made an exceptional difference in the lives of their students and provided inspiration to their peers.

Thu, Jan 19, 2012
Sasebo students put math, science skills to the test aboard USS Germantown
It wasn’t a normal day in the classroom for 66 fifth- and sixth-graders from Sasebo Elementary, and Seaman Aldannuvia Dominguez of the USS Germantown wasn’t their normal teacher.

Tue, Dec 27, 2011
Seven DoDEA Students Selected as Semi-Finalists in the 2012 National Merit Scholarship Program
Seven Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) students have been selected as Semi-finalists for the 2012 National Merit Scholarship Program (NMSP).

Tue, Dec 27, 2011
New DODEA facilities in Korea to ease crowding as school year kicks off
When base schools across the Pacific open Monday morning, two facilities aimed at easing overcrowding in South Korea will be among them: a new high school in Daegu and a new wing of an elementary school at Camp Casey.

Tue, Dec 20, 2011
Winter Wonderland Celebration
Yokosuka Middle School was transformed into a winter wonderland, and families and sailors were invited to the celebraton. Over 600 guests had a unique opportunity to interact with school administrators, faculty, and staff.

Fri, Dec 9, 2011
Bridging Cultures
Musicians with the Japanese Air Self Defense Band play cultural music selections for children at Sollars Elementary on Misawa Air Base.

Fri, Dec 9, 2011
Alum Showcase Colleges
YOKOTA AIR BASE – Nearly 100 Yokota High School students and their parents had a chance to pay virtual visits to more than 30 college campuses on Nov. 3 during the third annual Share Your College Fair.

Tue, Nov 29, 2011
Visit from Okinawa International School
On Tuesday 29 November, Kinser Elementary School hosted 55 students and 10 teachers, including the headmaster, from Okinawa International School.

Tue, Nov 22, 2011
Annual Flag Folding Ceremony
The Sullivans School holds Annual flag Folding Ceremony.

Wed, Nov 16, 2011
Officials Name New Education Activity Director
Long-time Defense Department civilian Marilee Fitzgerald will become the new Department of Defense Education Activity director, Pentagon officials announced today.

Sat, Nov 12, 2011
Yokota Breaks Away from Kubasaki for Title
YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan – Scott Hanson and Phillip Burnett made the playoffs their personal showcase. As a result, Yokota finally brought home that elusive first Far East Division I football title.

Tue, Nov 8, 2011
New Principal
Mrs. Daisy Weddle has been named principal at Jack N. Darby Elementary School, Sasebo, Japan.

Thu, Nov 3, 2011
College Night 2011
Kubasaki High School hosted the 2011 College Night on November 3, 2011.

Thu, Oct 27, 2011
2011 Far East Journalism Conference
AFN report on aspiring reporters: 120 DoDEA Pacific students came together 17-21 Oct. for the 2011 Far East Journalism Conference.

Tue, Oct 11, 2011
Let's Jump!
DoDEA Pacific employees take part in a global effort to break the Guinness World Record.

Thu, Sep 8, 2011
Back to School
AFN-Korea's SPC Kelsey Bowen interviews DoDEA Pacific leaders on back to school topics.

Fri, Sep 2, 2011
Ground broken for two DODEA schools key to S. Korea relocation plan
U.S. Forces Korea and South Korea held a groundbreaking ceremony Friday near U.S. Army Garrison-Humphreys for two DODEA schools that will play a key role in moving forward the military’s relocation plan.

Fri, Sep 2, 2011
DODEA implements system-wide attendance policy
Defense Department schools have implemented a comprehensive system-wide attendance policy in line with most public schools across the U.S. school officials announced Thursday.

Mon, Aug 29, 2011
Students reunite with friends as new school year begins at Pacific bases
They came carrying new backpacks and binders, wearing fresh outfits and the caps of their favorite sports teams.

Fri, Aug 26, 2011
DODEA's new robotics, gaming classes aren’t child’s play
Some high school students might prefer playing video games to doing school work.

Fri, Aug 19, 2011
Back to School 2011
A special welcome from DoDEA Guam Superintendent Dr. Steven Bloom.

Thu, Jun 9, 2011
Deployed Parents Can Watch Kids Graduate
After a decade of war, most military families have grown accustomed to their service member’s absence for significant events due to a heavy pace of deployments.

Thu, Jun 9, 2011
DoDEA Selects Bullion as Curriculum Chief
Dr. Peggy A. Bullion has been selected as the new Curriculum Chief for the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA).

Wed, Jun 1, 2011
Yokota, Kadena and Osan Junior ROTC programs lauded
The Air Force Junior ROTC headquarters recently awarded three Defense Department schools in the Pacific with top honors.

Mon, May 9, 2011
DoDEA Students Honored in 2011 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program
A Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) senior, Tristan E. Fitch of Brussels High School in Brussels, Belgium has been named a 2011 U.S. Presidential Scholar. In April, Fitch along with Ryan Su, of Kinnick High School in Yokosuka, Japan...

Mon, Apr 18, 2011
Historic First Track and Field Meet
History will be made Saturday at 9 a.m. at the Pyeongtaek Municipal Sports Complex, when the three DODDS Korea track and field teams will hold the league’s historic first meet...