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Wed, Feb 6, 2013 | Lend Lease (US) Community Fund offers new Scholarship opportunity to Fort Campbell High School Seniors
A new scholarship opportunity is being offered by Lend Lease (US) Community Fund (LLCF) to dependents of Service Members who live in a Lend Lease privatized military community and attend the installation’s DoDEA high school.

Thu, Jan 31, 2013 | Fort Rucker school celebrates 100 days in session
The Fort Rucker Primary School celebrated its 100th day in school Friday, and school officials and faculty members decided to make it a day of service and learning.

Wed, Jan 30, 2013 | Charity helps students with deployed parents
The nonprofit organization Embracing Military Families was started by Cathy McMullen at the beginning of the U.S. entry into Afghanistan in 2001. McMullen, who lives in Peachtree City, said she had a soft spot for military children.

Wed, Jan 30, 2013 | DoDEA keeps post schools on the ‘cutting edge’ of technology
Post elementary schools find creative ways to get students to problem-solve

Thu, Jan 24, 2013 | Program celebrates life of Dr. MLK Jr.
Soldiers and Family members came together to remember the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during a commemorative program at the post theater Jan. 17.

Thu, Jan 24, 2013 | Fort Knox -- High School Students Earning Microsoft Certification/AP Students Creating Ecosystems
These stories and more found in the Fort Knox Community Schools section of The Gold Standard

Thu, Jan 24, 2013 | Fort Knox -- Army STEM van visits Macdonald Intermediate School
More than 200 Macdonald Intermediate School students tested their skills in science, technology, engineering and math on the high tech display monitors of the Army STEM Van, Jan. 11.

Thu, Jan 17, 2013 | Fort Knox High School --Student Selected for United States Youth Program and Science Class Designs Model Rockets
Kayla Rowsey, a high school senior from Fort Knox High School, has been one of the two selected juniors and seniors from Kentucky to represent the commonwealth in the 51st annual United States Youth Program

Mon, Dec 24, 2012 | FCHS--With a Parent Off Again at War, a Holiday of Pride and Isolation
Signs of the season have been everywhere at Fort Campbell High School over the last couple of weeks: including thousands of parents being deployed yet again in Afghanistan.

Wed, Dec 12, 2012 | Students Graduate from DARE Program
More than 70 fifth graders graduate from D.A.R.E.

Thu, Dec 6, 2012 | Fort Campbell - Welcome to Gnash-ville
On a Friday afternoon, very close to the end of the school day, two students sit at a long table in the otherwise empty cafeteria at Fort Campbell’s Wassom Middle School.

Fri, Nov 30, 2012 | Ringing in the Holiday Season
A festive holiday crowd filled the Phenix City Amphitheater on Thursday night for the annual Christmas Show.

Wed, Nov 28, 2012 | Fort Campbell -- Mobile science lab visits Barsanti Elementary
When it comes to teaching science, Jason Hodge is sure of one thing.  “I’m a big, big believer in the fact that if a kid enjoys what they’re doing, they’re going to learn something,” he said.

Wed, Nov 28, 2012 | FCHS students solving the world’s problems
“Solving the world’s problems” is usually a euphemism for sitting around and shooting the breeze, but there is a class at Fort Campbell High School that really is tackling the world’s problems in the same manner that the world does.

Mon, Nov 26, 2012 | Fort Campbell Schools - Thanksgiving Feast
Thankgiving Decoration Fort Campbell Schools prepared their Thanksgiving Feast Nov. 14-16. To inspire the kitchen staff to prepare an exceptional meal and to encourage workers to enhance the décor of their kitchens and serving areas

Tue, Nov 20, 2012 | Fort Campbell -- Barsanti Elementary School cleans up for recycle day
30 Student Council and Gifted Resource students from Barsanti Elementary School took part in “America Recycles Day” with the leadership of Sylvia Crawford.

Mon, Nov 19, 2012 | Fort Campbell -- Mahaffey Middle School students honored
Mahaffey Middle School Academic Team Mahaffey Middle School students honored at the 11th annual Kentucky New Era / Rotary Regional Academic All-Star Team Awards and Recognition Ceremony

Mon, Nov 19, 2012 | Fort Campbell High School Model United Nations Students Place in Vanderbilt University
Three Fort Campbell High School Model United Nations (MUN) students received awards and recognition at a recent MUN Conference competition at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn.

Fri, Nov 16, 2012 | Fort Campbell -- ‘Full of Heart’: Martinez returns to post to promote new book
Before appearing on the world stage, J.R. Martinez served his country as a 101st Airborne Division Screaming Eagle.

Wed, Nov 7, 2012 | Fort Campbell -- Post 233 to Host Veterans Day Program
The Fort Campbell High School Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps will present the colors, and FCHS senior Jessica Rodriguez, a member of the school choir, will sing the National Anthem.

Fri, Nov 2, 2012 | New Superintendent for GA/AL District Announced
Dr. Christy Cabezas Dr. Christy Cabezas has been selected and has accepted the Georgia/Alabama District Superintendent’s position. 

Thu, Nov 1, 2012 | K9 demonstration tops off Red Ribbon Week
Police officers came by the Fort Rucker Primary School and taught students an important lesson . . .

Thu, Nov 1, 2012 | Fort Knox --- Walker Students Win "State Championship"
Walker Intermediate School has won the state championship for the President’s Physical Fitness Challenge. Walker is one of three Kentucky schools to receive this award for last school year.

Tue, Oct 30, 2012 | Rapper encourages positive choices
Texas-based rapper Litarodi speaks to a gym packed full of Faith Middle School students. What do you do when you have a choice to make? Texas-based rapper Litarodi posed this question to Faith MS Wednesday. . ,

Thu, Oct 25, 2012 | Burrows Elementary promotes Red Ribbon Week
Josephine, Ana, Reagen and Jaime are among 137 Burrows Elementary School fourth-and fifth-graders gathered outside the school, holding a red ribbon to collectively pledge against substance abuse. The event, held Monday, kicked-off the schools’ Red Ribbon Week. Burrows Elementary School students and teachers, dressed in red T-shirts gathered in front of the school Monday morning to take a stand against substance abuse.

Thu, Oct 25, 2012 | Fort Cambell-Lucas ES  526th BSB, school team up for health challenge
Next to Lucas Elementary School, there is a large, grassy field. On Friday, that field was rigged with ropes and ramps, looking every bit like a military-style navigation course.

Thu, Oct 25, 2012 | Lady Liberty raises her torch at Knox Schools
“Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, the wretched refuse of your teeming shore,” so said “Lady Liberty” when she visited students from Fort Knox’s Macdonald and Walker Intermediate schools.

Wed, Oct 24, 2012 | Dexter Elementary students learn positive skills in Bully Boot Camp
Bully Boot Camp was created to foster positive behaviors in students.

Wed, Oct 24, 2012 | Military children focus of mentoring
BBBS Military Mentoring joins children of parents in the military with Bigs who are in the military, ROTC or military school. Big Brothers Big Sisters to support Fort Benning school children

Thu, Oct 18, 2012 | Fort Rucker Primary School Fire Prevention Week
Jim Ussery, Fort Rucker firefighter, teaches the students at Fort Rucker Primary School to not be afraid of firefighters in their firefighting uniforms during an event for Fire Prevention Week at the Fort Rucker Primary School Oct. 12. Fort Rucker fire prevention officials along with the Fort Rucker Fire Department educated the installation on the importance of fire safety . . .

Thu, Oct 18, 2012 | Fort Knox JROTC Obstacle Course Funded
The Fort Knox Community Schools recently received $175,000 to construct a JROTC obstacle course adjacent to Bldg. 7474A, near Scott Middle School.

Thu, Oct 18, 2012 | Fort Campbell HS Historic Homecoming
This particular homecoming is more special for students, faculty and alumni alike, as Fort Campbell High School marks its 50-year anniversary

Tue, Oct 16, 2012 | McBride Kicks off P.I.E.
McBride Elementary School celebrated — with songs and cheer — another Partners in Education year with their partner, the 192nd Infantry Brigade, Wednesday.

Tue, Oct 16, 2012 | Fort Campbell JROTC Drill Team Wins
The Fort Campbell High School (FCHS), JROTC Drill team won the title of overall drill champion on October 6, at the North Bullitt High School Drill competition in Shepardsville,KY.

Fri, Oct 12, 2012 | Friends reunite for touching memorial
Weslea Teraberry’s picture hangs in the hallway of Johnson Primary School in honor of her memory. Teraberry passed away in 2008 after an accident with the window blind cord in her home. Johnson PS Parent Teacher Association uses Beautification Fund to relocate memorial.

Thu, Oct 11, 2012 | Students participate in the Great Egg Drop
Wilson Elementary School gifted teacher, Lisa Galloway with students that participated in the egg-drop activity. The Great Egg Drop is an activity to get students focused on and interested in the sciences as part of the national Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics program.

Thu, Oct 11, 2012 | Teen aims to help Soldiers
Fourteen-year-old Hannah Rauhut didn’t expect her class project on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder to launch her to where she is now.

Thu, Oct 11, 2012 | Holbrook Elementary Students explore final frontier
Fifth grade students at Holbrook Elementary School reach up as Earth rushes toward them inside Starlab, an inflatible planetarium, Oct. 4. The planetarium provided students with the opportunity to explore the solar system and our planet from a unique perspective. Students at Holbrook Elementary School got the chance to explore space and see the Earth from a Martian’s point of view last week without the risks that space and shuttle travel entail.

Fri, Oct 5, 2012 | "Tough to Talk" promotes dialogue
Faith Middle School is taking a new initiative to help create dialogue between parents and the children with its new "Tough to Talk" series.

Thu, Oct 4, 2012 | Active-shooter scenario tested aboard Lejeune
Lance Cpl. Ron Villegas moans after being shot by gunmen during Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Urgent Response exercise held Thursday at Lejeune High School. While most high school students practice fire drills, the Lejeune High School students had the unique opportunity this week to practice their response to a shooter on campus.

Thu, Oct 4, 2012 | Macdonald Intermediate School to Host 5k Run/Walk Nov 3
Macdonald Intermediate School’s third annual 5k run/walk will be held Nov. 3 at 8 a.m. The route starts at school, loops around the post, and finishes back at Macdonald, Bldg. 7729, 128 McCracken Street.

Tue, Oct 2, 2012 | Fort Bragg schools are in the midst of a $180 million facelift
Diane Leavy teaches a fourth-grade class at Irwin Intermediate School. Funds will be used to repair or replace 50-year-old buildings with the latest in learning and environmental technology.

Fri, Sep 28, 2012 | "Interview-A-Veteran" contest under way
A 12-year tradition continues as students of Clarksville/Montgomery County and Fort Campbell Schools once again have the opportunity to take part in the Kiwanis Club Memories of Service and Sacrifice Committee “Interview-A-Veteran” contest.

Wed, Sep 26, 2012 | Fort Campbell Student has sights on the Stars
Most high school seniors are not very sure about what they want to do for a career after graduation.  Fort Campbell High School senior is 100-percent sure that she wants to be a space engineer.

Mon, Sep 24, 2012 | Walk, don't drive: Fort Bragg schools trying to reduce traffic congestion
Melinda Thayer and Ashley Ovsijenko walk with their children to Irwin Intermediate School on Fort Bragg. Thayer says she can often get to school and back home faster than parents who drive. Fort Bragg has a message for families who live on post less than a mile away from schools: "Walk, don't drive!"

Fri, Sep 21, 2012 | Fort Bragg:  Avoid school zone traffic jams, walk your child to school
Fort Bragg leadership and school officials are now promoting the idea to alleviate traffic congestion in school zone areas, promote Family physical fitness through walking, and ensure for quality Family time before and after school.

Thu, Sep 13, 2012 | Fort Rucker Primary School Open House Educates Parents
The first days of school can be difficult for some Families, but the Fort Rucker Primary School makes it easier for parents by educating them on what a typical day for their child is like.

Thu, Sep 13, 2012 | Students Learn Importance of "Everyday Heroes"
The gymnasium at Fort Rucker Primary School was filled with students and staff wearing red, white and blue to celebrate Hero Day Sept. 11.

Wed, Sep 12, 2012 | West Point Students Encouraged to Stay Fit, Study Hard
It was the first assembly of the new school year at the West Point Middle School and students were treated to a visit from two N.Y. Giants who were promoting the NFL's Play 60 program . . .

Wed, Sep 5, 2012 | Anti-bullying Play Coming to Fort Benning Schools
Fort Benning elementary school students will explore the issue of bullying September 18-20 through a Family Theatre production of the play, Bully Goats Griff.

Wed, Aug 29, 2012 | Military Kid Tackles PTSD for School Project
A Backpack Journalist Hannah Rauhut poses with retired Sgt. Maj. Sam Rhodes, founder of Wounded Warrior Horsemanship program. 13-year-old student educates her peers on post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Wed, Aug 29, 2012 | Stopping Bullying When You See It
Take a stand. Lend a hand. Stop bullying now! is the slogan for the Department of Defense Education Activity’s anti-bullying campaign, which began last year.  Many states have laws that address both bullying and cyber-bullying.

Wed, Aug 29, 2012 | Why P.I.E. is important to News 3
News 3 reporter Sydney Cameron shared her experiences with Ms. Cruz’ 5th graders in the Science Lab. Sydney also answered questions by the students and spent time volunteering in the Media Center.

Fri, Aug 24, 2012 | Military kids head back to school on the base
Students who attend school at Fort Jackson listen to their teacher reading them a book. At first glance, the classrooms in Pierce Terrace Elementary look like any other school. However, behind the walls is Fort Jackson, the nation’s largest Army training facility.

Thu, Aug 23, 2012 | DODEA focuses on teacher development for new school year
Students make their way to Jackson Elementary for their first day of school on post, Aug. 6. Students heading back to DoDEA schools are likely to see many improvements, including modernized classrooms, the latest technology, new course offerings, healthier school lunches and even some new academic requirements.

Thu, Aug 23, 2012 | ‘Fresh Start’ at LHS kicks off new year
Members of the Lejeune Theatre Guild act out a skit introducing new students to activities offered at the school including sports, academic and fine arts clubs during the “Fresh Start” orientation at LHS aboard MCB Camp Lejeune Aug. 17. Soon, thousands of members of the Class of 2016 will follow in the footsteps of many who came before them in the environment that will most impact their formative teenage years.

Thu, Aug 23, 2012 | How parents, children can work together to make school year a success
As the school year begins on Fort Bragg, the stresses of the military lifestyle on the Family are compounded by the demands of the new academic year. Children and parents are faced with competing demands on their time and attention.

Mon, Aug 20, 2012 | Quantico Middle/High School Receives New Principal
Students attending Marine Corps Base Quantico Middle/High School won’t just be receiving new schedules and classes on Aug. 22. Michael A. Johnson will be walking through the halls as the new principal when they arrive.

Thu, Aug 16, 2012 | Camp Lejeune Historic Drinking Water
The Marine Corps encourages all those who lived or worked at Camp Lejeune before 1987 to register to receive notifications regarding Camp Lejeune Historic Drinking Water.

Tue, Aug 14, 2012 | DDESS Expands E-reader Pilot
Due to three successful e-reader pilots in DDESS last year, Dr. Curtis has decided to expand the pilot for SY 12/13.

Thu, Aug 9, 2012 | School Year Brings Change, New Faces for Students
School began Aug. 6 with a mixture of both happy and sad parents and children. Though most parents are happy to see their children growing up, dropping them off for the first day of the new school can be somewhat difficult, said one parent, Amy Morder.

Thu, Jul 26, 2012 | Keenan Named New FCHS Athletic Director
Fort Campbell High School named Tricia Keenan as the new athletic director July 18.  Keenan replaces Ken Jankowski, who resigned in June. 

Wed, Jul 25, 2012 | Meet Fort Benning's New Principals
Fort Benning welcomes three new principals at Faith Middle School, Dexter Elementary and Stowers Elementary schools.

Wed, Jul 25, 2012 | Program Builds Resilience In Students
Although weeks away from the beginning of their freshmen year of high school, 32 students took two days out of their summer to build resilience and enhance mental performance.

Thu, Jul 19, 2012 | 5th Grade Gordon ES Students Move to Shughart ES
Due to increasing enrollment in Linden Oaks, Gordon Elementary School area, Fort Bragg Schools are reassigning 5th grade students.

Thu, Jul 19, 2012 | Next Generation Leaders Earn Their Stripes
Rising high school juniors and seniors, whose parents are active-duty service members, tackle the challenges of leadership during the Semper Fi Fund Kids Camp and Mentor Program at Outdoor Odyssey in Laurel, Pa., recently

Sat, Jun 2, 2012 | Davis is back as Devilpups' soccer coach
Glen Davis is back as Lejeune’s soccer coach.

Tue, May 22, 2012 | 2012 Teacher of the Year for NY/VA/PR District
A sixth grade social studies teacher at Antilles Middle School has been named as the 2012 NY/VA/PR District Teacher of the Year.

Fri, May 18, 2012 | Graduating Identical Twins Headed to Separate Army Units
While graduates across the mid-state are collecting their diplomas, and moving into the next chapter of their lives, for two identical twins at Fort Campbell High School that next chapter involves serving their country.

Fri, May 11, 2012 | 'STEMposium' takes over Dahlgren School
Former elementary and middle school students of a certain age may be hard-pressed to remember experiments as lively and engaging as the ones taken on by students of the Dahlgren School at a May 3 "STEMposium."

Wed, May 2, 2012 | Pancake breakfast benefits charities
The third annual Tim Williams Scholarship Fund Pancake Breakfast was a success Saturday at Fort Campbell High School.

Tue, Apr 24, 2012 | Quantico M/HS assessment brings tears
When Quantico Middle/High School acting Principal Dan Mulhern and School Improvement Team leader Peg Larkin got the results of their school’s recent accreditation assessment, they both broke into tears.

Sun, Apr 1, 2012 | Reading Council winners announced
The Onslow-Lejeune Reading Council hosted its annual Young Author Project.  Winners announced.

Fri, Mar 30, 2012 | Children 'get fit, be strong' at nutrition fair at Fort Bragg
Preschoolers and students from Fort Bragg Schools learned how to make healthy food choices and keep fit through different activities at the 2012 Nutrition Fest held at Tolson Youth Activities Center

Thu, Mar 29, 2012 | LHS culinary team becomes state champions
Culinary students from Lejeune High School stepped up to the plate and became state champions at the Carolina’s ProStart Invitational culinary competition in Charleston, S.C

Thu, Mar 29, 2012 |   GTMO Multi-Cultural Observance Committee Honors Women's History Month
The event featured educational skits and performances from the installation's W.T. Sampson school students

Thu, Mar 22, 2012 | Brewster Middle School Student hailed as Teen of the Month
A seventh grader at Brewster Middle School was chosen for the honor of being February’s Teen of the Month.

Tue, Mar 20, 2012 | Ashurst Elementary Presents the Presidents
History came to life when students reenacted former U.S. presidents in a school presentation.

Sat, Mar 10, 2012 | Quantico's JROTC brings home the gold . . . again
Quantico M/HS Marine Corps Junior ROTC wins the Mount Vernon Invitational Drill Team Competition for the 12th consecutive time.

Fri, Mar 9, 2012 | Stewart students kick-off Read Across America week two miles at a time
Diamond Elementary School students lined the halls of their school to help kick-off Read Across America week.

Fri, Mar 9, 2012 | Vanguard soldiers set an example at Kessler Elementary
Instead of firing at the range or running drills, some soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, spent their day, March 9, with children at Kessler Elementary

Thu, Mar 8, 2012 | Children parade through Tarawa Terrace for Read Across America
Led by some of Dr. Seuss’ most prominent characters, lines of children strolled through the streets around Tarawa Terrace Elementary School leaving behind their desks and classrooms to celebrate Read Across America.

Thu, Mar 8, 2012 | Soldiers Return to School to Celebrate Dr. Seuss' Birthday
Soldiers from 108th Air Defense Artillery Brigade celebrated the birthday of Theodore Seuss Geizel, known as "Dr. Seuss" with a special trip to Gordon Elementary School

Thu, Mar 8, 2012 | Celebrating Seuss
Students at Fort Rucker Primary School enjoy games in honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday.

Wed, Mar 7, 2012 | Students celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday
Fort Rucker Primary School's end-of-the-week celebration of Dr. Seuss' birthday.

Fri, Mar 2, 2012 | Delalio Students Jump for Healthy Hearts
Delalio Elementary School students jumped with enthusiasm at the annual Jump Rope for Heart fundraiser inside the school gymnasium aboard Marine Corps Air Station New River, Feb. 14.

Thu, Mar 1, 2012 | 100th day, 100+ Books
by Heather Clark, Courier staff

What began as a book recommendation for a Jackson Elementary fourth grade class turned into an exercise in helping and giving back to the community.

Tue, Feb 28, 2012 | Devers Pet Donation
First graders from Devers Elementary School came together to donate food, treats, toys and other supplies for their 1st Grade Community partnership with the Fort Bragg Veterinarian Clinic and the Adoption Facility.

Mon, Feb 27, 2012 | Quantico M/HS Honor Their Athletic Warriors
Quantico Middle/High School held its annual winter athletic award assembly in their auditorium on Feb. 27. The ceremony featured all the winter sports programs including varsity and middle school basketball and cheerleading

Wed, Feb 22, 2012 | E.A. White ES Celebrates 50 Years
A special tribute and a special visitor pays tribute to the student body.

Thu, Feb 9, 2012 | New Construction at Fort Campbell
Among the new facility projects in the design phase now are several new on-post schools. Fort Campbell DPW is working with DoDEA to plan the replacement of four elementary schools, two middle schools and construct an addition to Fort Campbell High School.

Thu, Feb 9, 2012 | Fort Rucker Schools Help Post Celebrate Black History Month
Fort Rucker Elementary School 6th grader presented his drawing of a "Red Tail" to retired Lt. Col. Herbert E. Carter of the 99th Fighter Squadron, Tuskegee Airmen during the post celebration

Wed, Feb 1, 2012 | White ES Celebrates 40th Birthday
Edward A. white Elementary School celebrates 50th birthday and remembers their school namesake.

Wed, Jan 25, 2012 | Quantico Schools Seek New Principals
Two recent retirements have resulted in a bit of a shakeup in administration at Quantico’s schools.

Tue, Jan 10, 2012 | White ES Robotics Team Success
Winning Robotics team wearing their skit The Fort Benning White Elementary School Roaring Lions Robotics team participated in the local and regional Science and Technology First Lego League Robotics competitions with great success.

Fri, Jan 6, 2012 | Deployment Tea Connects Soldiers, Spouses to Students
Fort Rucker Primary School ambassadors welcomed spouses, children and one recently deployed Soldier at the Deployment Tea. Teachers and staff at Fort Rucker Primary helped keep deployed Soldiers in touch with students and gave spouses a chance to connect at the Deployment Tea December 15, 2011.

Thu, Jan 5, 2012 | Devil Pup Coach Nears Career Highlight
Lejeune High School basketball coach, center, celebrates with his team after they won the Onslow Classic Tournament. LHS basketball coach holds a record of 396 career wins and has a shot at 400 wins within his reach before the end of the 2012 season.

Thu, Jan 5, 2012 | Subway's Jared visits Bitz IS
While Jared Fogle was on MCB Camp Lejeune, he visited Bitz Intermediate School where he shared his weight loss story.

Thu, Dec 8, 2011 | Fort Rucker Primary Students Send Care Packages to Deployed Soldiers.
A teacher's aide, helps students create apple cinnamon ornaments to be hung on the Christmas trees sent to deployed Soldiers Fort Rucker Primary School kindergarteners show thanks and appreciation to deployed Soldiers with Operation Celebration.

Thu, Dec 8, 2011 | LHS participates in Spirit of America
Spirit of America facilitated a school-to-school conference between LHS and Garmsir HS in Garmsir, Afghanistan.

Thu, Dec 8, 2011 | FoodPlay comes to West Point
Joseph Bromfield, an actor for FoodPlay, interacts with the elementary school children at West Point. FoodPlay came to the West Point Middle School Monday to inform and entertain elementary school children on what is good to eat and what is not.

Tue, Dec 6, 2011 | Fort Benning Tree and Menorah Lighting
With holiday tunes, kids from three Fort Benning schools singing, and the lighting of a menorah and Christmas trees, Fort Benning officially kicked off the holiday season.

Fri, Oct 21, 2011 | Holbrook Elementary School Family Bulletin October 2011
October 2011 Family Newsletter

Fri, Oct 21, 2011 | Bowley ES PTA Newsletter
October 2011 Issue of The Bowley Banner (PTA Newsletter)

Thu, Oct 20, 2011 | FCHS Army JROTC rated Honor Unit with Distinction
Fort Campbell High School ARMY JROTC has once again achieved the highest rating possible for SY 2010-2011, as a Honor Unit with Distinction.

Thu, Oct 20, 2011 | FKHS Gym To See Big Improvements
The gym is slated for a $1.1 million renovation.

Thu, Oct 20, 2011 | Fort Knox Food Service Program Encourages Healthy Choices
At Fort Knox, the 8 school cafeterias serve nutritious breakfast and lunch daily. Specifically, our food service department prepares 400 breakfast and 1,300 lunch meals every school day.  Providing quality school food service is a complex process.

Thu, Oct 6, 2011 | 'Spark'ing Interest in Fire Prevention at Fort Campbell Schools
It only takes a spark to start a fire.

It only takes a Sparky to start fire prevention safety.

Thu, Oct 6, 2011 | 'Spark'ing Interest in Fire Prevention at Fort Campbell Schools
It only takes a spark to start a fire.

It only takes a Sparky to start fire prevention safety.

Sun, Oct 2, 2011 | Light at the End of the Hallway for Quantico Schools
A fair and balanced report on our schools at Quantico VA

Sun, Oct 2, 2011 | Light at End of Hallway for Quantico Schools
A fair and balanced report on our schools at Quantico VA.

Fri, Sep 30, 2011 | No place like home for LHS principal
Since graduating Lejeune High School in 1980, LHS Principal Eric Steimel has spent his entire career, teaching, mentoring and leading students within the DoDEA school system on MCB Camp Lejeune.

Thu, Sep 29, 2011 | 2012 Teacher of the Year
Mr. Gould takes great pride in announcing the selection of Mr. Tim Proskauer as the 2012 Teacher of the Year. We are very pleased to have him represent all of the teacher's in our district at the DoDEA-wide Teacher of the Year competition

Wed, Sep 21, 2011 | West Point Middle School earns coveted National Blue Ribbon
David Rudy (left), principal of the West Point Middle School, and teachers listen via teleconference as Dr. Mike Gould, Superintendent of DoDEA of New York/Virginia/Puerto Rico District, announces that the WPMS is one of 304 schools selected as a 2011 National Blue Ribbon School. On Sept. 15, David Rudy, principal of the West Point Middle School, learned the school was named a 2011 National Blue Ribbon school by the Department of Education.

Wed, Sep 21, 2011 | Shughart Schools Selected as STEM Schools!
Our school will be the pioneers in guiding students for careers in engineering, science and math, and problem solvers for tomorrow.

Thu, Sep 15, 2011 | West Point Middle School Designated A Blue Ribbon School
West Point MS selected by the Department of Education as a 2011 National Blue Ribbon School.

Tue, Sep 13, 2011 | Barsanti ES Tick Survey
Tick survey of Pre-K playground conducted by Environmental Health Services.

Tue, Aug 16, 2011 | Dr. Underwood Selected as Principal for Kessler Elementary
Dr. Djuna Underwood has been named principal of Kessler Elementary School, at Fort Stewart, Ga., in the South Carolina/Fort Stewart/DoDDS-Cuba District.

Sun, Aug 7, 2011 | Mom Writes Book to Help Daughter Cope with Deployment
An Army wife writes a book to help her children cope with her husband's deployment.

Mon, Feb 14, 2011 | Fort Campbell HS Launches New Website
The DoDEA team of Webmasters recently completed the redesign and launch of the new Fort Campbell Website.