Georgia/Alabama Community
School Operations in COVID-19
July 29, 2021 In anticipation of DoDEA's return to school and due to recent updates from DoD and CDC, DoDEA has revised its COVID-19 Operational Guidelines and Protocols for Schools. DoDEA remains committed to maintaining a safe learning environment for all students and staff.
Kindergarten Request Window Now Open
The request window for students entering virtual option kindergarten for the 21-22 SY is open now through Aug. 18 or until all available spaces are filled.
School Operations COVID-19
Teachers and the routines of school provide an important element of stability for students which adds significantly to their success.
Recent News
Dexter First Grader Wins Fire Prevention Poster Contest
November 04, 2019
A Dexter Elementary School First Grader won the 2019 Fort Benning Fire Prevention Poster Contest. Read More
Dexter Students Unite Against Bullying
October 30, 2019
In the early morning on Wednesday, October 23rd, Dexter students participated in a “Unite Against Bullying” Family Fun Run. Read More
Dexter PTO Plans a Night of Fun at Fall Festival
October 30, 2019
Dexter’s cafeteria and gym were richly decorated in fall colors as students enjoyed a night of fun at PTO’s Fall Festival on Friday, October 25th. Read More
Dexter Parents Enjoy Kindergarten Literacy Carousel
October 21, 2019
On Wednesday, October 2nd Dexter’s Kindergarten teachers, along with Southeast District ISS Kathryn Van Horn, hosted a Kindergarten Literacy Carousel. Read More
Dexter Students Give Two Performances, One at WHINSEC's Bradley Hall
April 18, 2019
Dexter Elementary students gave two great performances in the month of April. Read More
All News
The Georgia/Alabama Community is part of the DoDEA Americas Southeast District and includes the DoDEA schools located on the military installations of:
The Community Superintendent's Office (CSO) is located on the Fort Benning installation.
We are proud of the educational opportunities offered in our community. Our focus is on improving academic achievement for all students while supporting the mission of our military families.
The military commands, school boards and parents provide wonderful community support to us and we feel fortunate to serve the families of our military sponsors.
We have a total of 8 schools
Our schools are committed to excellence. If we can be of service, please feel free to contact the Community Superintendent's office.
| Name | Position | Position Description | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logistics Manager | Logistics Manager | 706-545-8241 | |
| Facilities Manager | Facilities Manager | 706-545-8268 | |
| Transportation | Transportation | 334-953-4564 | |
| Transportation | Transportation | (706) 545-2124 | |
| Transportation | Transportation | (334) 255-1607 | |
| Cathy Holmes | School Meals Program | Food Service Director | 706-545-8266 |
| Abbey Fletcher | School Meals Program | 334-223-2908 | |
| Julie Harmon | School Meals Program | Food Services Director | 334-255-2852 |
Georgia/Alabama Community Schools
Fort Benning Schools
Stowers ES
Dr. Amy Dilmar Principal
School Address
7791 Stowers Drive, Bldg 9610
Fort Benning, GA 31905-7402
Phone: 706-544-2312
Faith MS
Dr. Joan Verrett Principal
School Address
1375 Ingersoll St Bldg-1375
Fort Benning, GA 31905-7200
Phone: 706-545-0310
Fax: 706-545-7800
DSN Phone: 835-0310
DSN Fax: 706-545-7800
White ES
Dr. Todd Carver Principal
School Address
9431 Custer Road Bldg 3030
Fort Benning, GA 31905
Phone: 706-626-4978
Fax: 706-545-5469
McBride ES
Ms. Edwina Smith Principal
School Address
8270 Custer Road, Building 11310
Fort Benning, GA 31905-7402
Phone: 706-626-4940
Fax: 706-544-9299
DSN Phone: 835-9411
Dexter ES
Ms. Kimberly Dunn Principal
School Address
99 Yeager Ave, Bldg 1400
Fort Benning, GA 31905-6522
Phone: 706-545-3424
Fax: 706-545-9106
DSN Phone: 835-3424
Fort Rucker Schools
Rucker ES
Dr. Vicki Gilmer Principal
School Address
Bldg 21041 Red Cloud Rd
Fort Rucker, AL 36362-0279
Phone: 334-255-1607
Maxwell AFB Schools
Maxwell AFB E/MS
Ms. Jamie Pittman Principal
School Address
800 Magnolia Blvd, Bldg 538
Maxwell AFB, AL 36112-6147
Phone: 334-223-2900
Fax: 334-953-4225
DSN Phone: 493-6533