DoDEA provides an Exemplary Education that Inspires and Prepares all DoDEA Students for Success in a Dynamic, Global Environment.

We, the community of Cummings Elementary School, are committed to guiding our students to become successful learners and responsible global citizens.

Our mission will be successful if we can provide:

• strong core academics and basic programs.
• instruction appropriate to the interests, abilities, and needs of each student.
• an environment conducive to learning.
• mutual support and open communication. enthusiasm and inspiration.

We’re committed to maintaining an environment at the school which fosters:

• creativity and maximum achievement.
• healthy interpersonal relationships among students, parents, and teachers.
• development of social responsibilities.
• mutual respect for cultural and individual differences.
• life-long learning.

Professional educators and parents all play key roles by:

• recognizing each child’s self worth and dignity.
• nurturing a positive self-image in each child.
• fostering a safe environment free of bullying or intimidating behavors from others.
• acting as good role models for behavior expected of the students.
• utilizing students and the local community as resources for
  enhancing the school program.
• pursuing personal and professional growth.

Cummings Elementary School is accredited by AdvancEd/NCA-CASI .
This accrediting agency requires a thorough visit and inspection by team members every five years. Cummings ES is accredited each school year based on the school’s participation in the implementation of the school improvement plan. Cummings underwent the accreditation cycle review in March of 2009. We successfully achieved the AdvancEd/NCA-CASI accreditation credentials accompanied with accolades from the review team members on a job well done.

John R. Cummings, for whom the school is named, was born in Pocatello, Idaho, on December 22, 1932. He was a combat veteran of both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. After retiring from the military, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from California State University. Mr. Cummings then taught for DoDDS at the Augsburg American High School in Germany for 9 years. At the time of his death, he was here at Misawa AB, teaching Business at Edgren HS. He was active in both the military and education communities and was committed to the ideal of Excellence in Education.

Our school building was completed in 1990 and currently serves approximately 250 students in grades PreK-6. Cummings ES has 11 classrooms, a cafeteria, gym, information center, administrative offices, a large playground with basketball courts and a baseball diamond, and a separate smaller playground for kindergarten use.