Bechtel ES: About Our School
Welcome to Bechtel Elementary School!
Bechtel Elementary is a Pre-K to 5th grade school that enthusiastically serves Military families and the families that support our military families. The school’s namesake, William C. Bechtel, was a Marine stationed on Okinawa during World War II. He returned to the island as a DODEA administrator and school principal. Bechtel elementary, home of the Bulldogs, was built in 1987.
Bechtel Elementary School provides a safe learning environment where everyone is valued, challenged, and prepared for the future.
School Hours of Operation
Office Hours: 0730-1600
School Hours: 0850-1500
STUDENTS SHOULD NOT ARRIVE ON CAMPUS BEFORE 0835 HRS.
Please be advised that there is no student supervision prior to 0835.
Early Release: All students (1st-5th) are dismissed early every Tuesday at 1400. All Kindergarten, Sure Start, and PSCD are dismissed early every Tuesday at 1355. The purpose of the Early Release time is to provide teacher training and collaboration time.
We belong to the DoDEA Pacific South District which is part of the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA). DoDEA is a Department of Defense field activity operating under the direction, authority, and control of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness.
Bechtel ES
Grades: SS - 5
Enrollment: 492
DoDEA Vision Statement
Excellence for Every Student, Every Day, Everywhere.
DoDEA Mission Statement
Educate, Engage, and Empower each student to succeed in a dynamic world.
Bechtel Elementary School Purpose Statement
Bechtel Elementary School provides a safe learning environment where everyone is valued, challenged, and prepared for the future.
Mascot: Bulldogs
Motto: We go the extra mile for every child!
Available Mascot Downloads
Bechtel ES Colors
Primary Color: #2b6cb0
Secondary Color: #CC0000
School Improvement Goals
Goal 1: Literacy
Bechtel Elementary School students will show growth in reading across all content areas as measured by end of year assessments.
Goal 2: Mathematics
Bechtel Elementary School students will show increased mathematics performance as measured by end of year assessments.
Bechtel ES
School Address
Unit 35038
Camp McTureous
FPO, AP 96373-5038
Okinawa, Japan
Phone: 098-954-7504
Fax: 098-954-3846
DSN Phone: 315-622-7504
DSN Fax: 315-622-3846
From US: 011-81-98-954-7504
From the US Fax: 011-81-98-954-3846