http://hqcomspota1.hq.ds.dodea.edu/News from Georgia/Alabama District communities and schools.Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:49:45 +0000CommonSpot Content ServerThe five years of preparation paid off during last month's visit by accreditation agency AdvancED and DoDEA representatives when they awarded MEMS positive accreditation scores.http://www.dodea.eduhttp://www.dodea.eduThu, 02 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000When it comes to energy conservation and going green, Fort Rucker is no stranger with its Net Zero facilities and recycling programs, but no matter how small, people on the installation are making a difference.http://www.dodea.eduhttp://www.dodea.eduThu, 02 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000In recognition of Month of the Military Child, parents visited Fort Rucker Primary School April 22-26, during guidance class, to share with the students their experiences from when they were in school.http://www.dodea.eduhttp://www.dodea.eduMon, 29 Apr 2013 04:00:00 +0000As a child of a service member, military children have a lot to deal with from frequent moves, ever changing schools, making new friends and family separation through deployments.http://www.dodea.eduhttp://www.dodea.eduMon, 15 Apr 2013 04:00:00 +0000Military working canine handlers, along with six military working dogs, visited Fort Rucker Elementary School March 21 to educate the children on how the dogs help police protect the installation and how to properly behave around them.http://www.dodea.eduhttp://www.dodea.eduThu, 04 Apr 2013 04:00:00 +0000WARNER ROBINS -- Sheila Clopton’s first teaching job was at Linwood Elementary School in 1983, at a time when the school mainly was made up of students from military families.http://www.dodea.eduhttp://www.dodea.eduFri, 22 Mar 2013 04:00:00 +0000March 14 marked Faith Middle School’s annual Partner in Education Day. The Directorate of Emergency Services and 209th Military Police Company, which worked with DES during PIE Day, spent the entire school day with the students.http://www.dodea.eduhttp://www.dodea.eduWed, 20 Mar 2013 04:00:00 +0000The Faith Middle School Drama Club is hosting its annual spring dinner theater with the production of The Ransom of Miss Elverna Dower at 6 p.m. March 22 at Faith Middle School. Tickets for the show and the meal are $12.http://www.dodea.eduhttp://www.dodea.eduTue, 19 Mar 2013 04:00:00 +0000The Enterprise Encores performed their “Shine On” show during the rally to help get the kids fired up about taking their standardized tests that began Monday, according to Vicki Gilmer, FRES principal.http://www.dodea.eduhttp://www.dodea.eduThu, 28 Feb 2013 05:00:00 +0000Schmitz told the students they can do anything they want or be anything they want if they work hard and make a commitment.http://www.dodea.eduhttp://www.dodea.eduFri, 22 Feb 2013 05:00:00 +0000The 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.http://www.dodea.eduhttp://www.dodea.eduThu, 31 Jan 2013 05:00:00 +0000The 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.http://www.dodea.eduhttp://www.dodea.eduWed, 30 Jan 2013 05:00:00 +0000Post elementary schools find creative ways to get students to problem-solvehttp://www.dodea.eduhttp://www.dodea.eduWed, 30 Jan 2013 05:00:00 +0000Soldiers 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.http://www.dodea.eduhttp://www.dodea.eduThu, 24 Jan 2013 05:00:00 +0000More than 70 fifth graders graduate from D.A.R.E.http://www.dodea.eduhttp://www.dodea.eduWed, 12 Dec 2012 05:00:00 +0000A festive holiday crowd filled the Phenix City Amphitheater on Thursday night for the annual Christmas Show.http://www.dodea.eduhttp://www.dodea.eduFri, 30 Nov 2012 05:00:00 +0000Police officers came by the Fort Rucker Primary School and taught students an important lesson . . .http://www.dodea.eduhttp://www.dodea.eduThu, 01 Nov 2012 04:00:00 +0000What do you do when you have a choice to make? Texas-based rapper Litarodi posed this question to Faith MS Wednesday. . ,http://www.dodea.eduhttp://www.dodea.eduTue, 30 Oct 2012 04:00:00 +0000Bully Boot Camp was created to foster positive behaviors in students.http://www.dodea.eduhttp://www.dodea.eduWed, 24 Oct 2012 04:00:00 +0000Big Brothers Big Sisters to support Fort Benning school childrenhttp://www.dodea.eduhttp://www.dodea.eduWed, 24 Oct 2012 04:00:00 +0000Fort Rucker fire prevention officials along with the Fort Rucker Fire Department educated the installation on the importance of fire safety . . .http://www.dodea.eduhttp://www.dodea.eduThu, 18 Oct 2012 04:00:00 +0000McBride Elementary School celebrated — with songs and cheer — another Partners in Education year with their partner, the 192nd Infantry Brigade, Wednesday.http://www.dodea.eduhttp://www.dodea.eduTue, 16 Oct 2012 04:00:00 +0000The 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.http://www.dodea.eduhttp://www.dodea.eduThu, 11 Oct 2012 04:00:00 +0000Fourteen-year-old Hannah Rauhut didn’t expect her class project on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder to launch her to where she is now.http://www.dodea.eduhttp://www.dodea.eduThu, 11 Oct 2012 04:00:00 +0000Faith Middle School is taking a new initiative to help create dialogue between parents and the children with its new "Tough to Talk" series.http://www.dodea.eduhttp://www.dodea.eduFri, 05 Oct 2012 04:00:00 +0000The 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.http://www.dodea.eduhttp://www.dodea.eduThu, 13 Sep 2012 04:00:00 +0000The gymnasium at Fort Rucker Primary School was filled with students and staff wearing red, white and blue to celebrate Hero Day Sept. 11.http://www.dodea.eduhttp://www.dodea.eduThu, 13 Sep 2012 04:00:00 +000013-year-old student educates her peers on post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)http://www.dodea.eduhttp://www.dodea.eduWed, 29 Aug 2012 04:00:00 +0000Take 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.http://www.dodea.eduhttp://www.dodea.eduWed, 29 Aug 2012 04:00:00 +0000News 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.http://www.dodea.eduhttp://www.dodea.eduWed, 29 Aug 2012 04:00:00 +0000Fort Benning welcomes three new principals at Faith Middle School, Dexter Elementary and Stowers Elementary schools.http://www.dodea.eduhttp://www.dodea.eduWed, 25 Jul 2012 04:00:00 +0000Although 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.http://www.dodea.eduhttp://www.dodea.eduWed, 25 Jul 2012 04:00:00 +0000Students at Fort Rucker Primary School enjoy games in honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday.http://www.dodea.eduhttp://www.dodea.eduThu, 08 Mar 2012 05:00:00 +0000Fort Rucker Primary School's end-of-the-week celebration of Dr. Seuss' birthday.http://www.dodea.eduhttp://www.dodea.eduWed, 07 Mar 2012 05:00:00 +0000Fort Benning will host the West Point spring football scrimmage at Doughboy Stadium.http://www.dodea.eduhttp://www.dodea.eduWed, 07 Mar 2012 05:00:00 +0000A special tribute and a special visitor pays tribute to the student body.http://www.dodea.eduhttp://www.dodea.eduWed, 22 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0000Fort 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 celebrationhttp://www.dodea.eduhttp://www.dodea.eduThu, 09 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0000Edward A. white Elementary School celebrates 50th birthday and remembers their school namesake.http://www.dodea.eduhttp://www.dodea.eduWed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0000The 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.http://www.dodea.eduhttp://www.dodea.eduTue, 10 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0000Teachers 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.http://www.dodea.eduhttp://www.dodea.eduFri, 06 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0000Fort Rucker Primary School kindergarteners show thanks and appreciation to deployed Soldiers with Operation Celebration.http://www.dodea.eduhttp://www.dodea.eduThu, 08 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0000With 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.http://www.dodea.eduhttp://www.dodea.eduTue, 06 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0000