Pacific Press Releases

Monday, May 20, 2019 | DoDEA PAC-South | HQ Feature
Mr. Michael Thompson retires after 33 years of service
Mr. Michael Thompson, District Superintendent for DoDEA Pacific South, will retire on Saturday, 25 May 2019, after 33 years of service to the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA)

Friday, May 17, 2019 | DoDEA Pacific | HQ Feature
Dr. Judy Allen selected as Pacific East District Superintendent for School Year 2019-2020
The Pacific Region has announced that Dr. Judith “Judy” Allen has been selected to be the District Superintendent of Schools for the DoDEA Pacific East (Mainland Japan) District for the coming school year. Dr. Allen is a career educator with extensive teaching and administrative experience. She currently serves as the District Superintendent for the DoDEA Pacific West (Korea) District.

Friday, March 15, 2019 | DoDEA Pacific |
Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Pacific Region hosts a DoDEA Pacific Regional Junior Science Humanities Symposium Mar. 19
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Pacific Region hosts the Regional Junior Science Humanities Symposium (JSHS) at Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan on Mar. 19 at 8 a.m.

Friday, February 15, 2019 | DoDEA Pacific | HQ Feature
Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Pacific Region hosts a Culinary Arts Far East (CAFÉ) competition Feb. 27-28
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Pacific Region hosts the Culinary Arts Far East (CAFE) competition at Yokota Air Base in Fussa, Japan on Feb. 27-28.

Tuesday, August 21, 2018 | DoDEA Pacific |
DoDEA Pacific Schools Begin School Year 2018-19
More than 22,000 students are beginning the 2018-2019 School Year in Department of the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools in the Pacific Region.

Thursday, June 28, 2018 | DoDEA Pacific | HQ Feature
McCormick Named 2018 DoDEA History Teacher of the Year
Emily McCormick, a teacher at Seoul American High School, has been named the 2018 Department of Defense Education Activity History Teacher of the Year, an award presented annually by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History.

Thursday, May 3, 2018 | DoDEA Kinser ES |
1,000 Cranes of Hope unite Kinser Elementary School with Antilles Elementary School

Wednesday, April 25, 2018 | DoDEA Kinnick HS |
Kinnick team wins 2018 History Bowl Championship

Wednesday, March 1, 2017 | DoDEA Pacific |
DoDEA Pacific hosts 2016/17 Far East Culinary Arts competition
OKINAWA, Japan – Thirty five Department of Defense Education Activity Pacific Far East students representing nine school teams from Japan, Okinawa and South Korea participated in the Far East Culinary Arts Competition Feb. 2 at the Taiyo Community Center on Yokota Air Base.

Thursday, June 23, 2016 | DoDEA PAC-South |
Air Force Association Keystone Chapter selects DoDEA Teacher of the Year
Maryanne Tirinnanzi, secondary science teacher at Lester Middle School, was recently selected as the The Air Force Association Keystone Chapter and State Teacher of the Year.

Tuesday, June 7, 2016 | DoDEA Pacific |
DoDEA Pacific names 2016 Volunteer Excellence Award recipients
DoDEA Pacific Director Ms Lois Rapp recently announced the selection of the 2016 DoDEA Pacific Volunteer Excellence Award winners.

Tuesday, May 10, 2016 | DoDEA Pacific | HQ Feature
DoDEA Pacific Japan District student selected as 2016 US Presidential Scholar
Yuuta Kendall from Department of Defense Education Activity’s E.J. King High School was recently selected as a 2016 U.S. Presidential Scholar

Thursday, April 21, 2016 | DoDEA Pacific | HQ Feature
DoDEA Pacific Director promoted to Senior Executive Service

Tuesday, January 26, 2016 | DoDEA Pacific | HQ Feature
DoDEA Pacific students gain leadership experience, earn awards at Harvard Model Congress Asia 2016

Monday, September 14, 2015 | DoDEA Pacific |
Kinnick High School Navy JROTC cadet receives prestigious national award
YOKOSUKA, Japan — Department of Defense Education Activity Japan District student and Navy JROTC Master Chief Petty Officer Cadet Caycelyn Badiola received the Legion of Valor Bronze Cross for Achievement Sept. 1 at the Benny Decker Theater during a Kinnick High School assembly.

Thursday, June 11, 2015 | DoDEA Pacific |
DoDEA Pacific “Mathletes” compete in 2015 Raytheon MATHCOUNTS National Competition
Department of Defense Pacific Activity “Mathletes” Annette Belleman from Edgren Middle/High School and Joshua Lovejoy from Seoul American Middle School attended the 2015 Raytheon MATHCOUNTS National Competition in Boston May 7-10.

Monday, June 8, 2015 | DoDEA Pacific |
DoDEA Pacific students earn opportunity to compete in 2015 National Junior Science and Humanities Symposium

Tuesday, May 12, 2015 | DoDEA Pacific | HQ Feature
DoDEA scholars at Lester Middle School make history through science

Sunday, April 19, 2015 | DoDEA Pacific |
2015 Far East LinguaFest: an adventure in any language

Wednesday, April 8, 2015 | DoDEA Pacific |
DoDEA Pacific “Mathletes” prepare for 2015 National MATHCOUNTS competition

Thursday, March 5, 2015 | DoDEA Pacific |
Edgren High School Nurse Selected as OSHNA School Nurse of the Year
MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan — Karen Baker, a school nurse with the Department of Defense Education Activity Pacific’s Edgren High School, was recently selected as the Overseas School Health Nurses Association 2015 School Nurse of the Year.

Wednesday, February 18, 2015 | DoDEA Pacific |
Competition increases for 2015 DoDEA Pacific “Mathletes”
More than 80 students from 22 DoDEA Pacific schools in Japan, Okinawa and South Korea participated in the MATHCOUNTS 2015 Pacific Chapter Competition on Feb. 4

Tuesday, February 10, 2015 | DoDEA Pacific |
DoDEA Pacific Student Selected to Prestigious United States Senate Youth Program

Saturday, January 24, 2015 | DoDEA Pacific |
DoDEA Pacific students gain international government leadership experience at Harvard Model Congress Asia 2015

Tuesday, December 30, 2014 | DoDEA Pacific |
U.S. Secretary of the Air Force visits Civil Air Patrol and JROTC students at Yokota High School

Sunday, September 28, 2014 | DoDEA Pacific |
DoDEA Pacific teacher becomes state-level finalist in National awards program
A Department of Defense Education Activity Korea District teacher was recently selected as a state-level finalist in The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching—an honor reserved for the most distinguished mathematics and science teachers in the United States.

Thursday, September 11, 2014 | DoDEA Pacific |
Allen named superintendent for the DoDEA Korea District

Tuesday, August 26, 2014 | DoDEA Pacific |
Coyle named DoDEA Pacific Deputy Director for Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
DoDEA Pacific Director Dr. Linda Curtis announced today the selection of Dr. Gael Coyle as DoDEA Pacific Deputy Director for Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment.

Friday, August 15, 2014 | DoDEA Pacific |
DoDEA Pacific names 2014 Volunteer Excellence Award recipients

Friday, August 1, 2014 | DoDEA Pacific | HQ Feature
DoDEA Pacific student participates in prestigious Research Science Institute at MIT
Edgren High School junior Sola Shirai is one of 80 exceptional science and math high school whizzes around the world attending the 31st annual Research Science Institute at one of the nation’s most prestigious universities from June 22 to Aug. 2.

Thursday, June 26, 2014 | DoDEA Pacific |
DoDEA Pacific student wins spot in White House Kids’ State Dinner
Andersen Elementary School 2nd grade student Lily Vinch will attend the third annual Healthy Lunchtime Challenge and Kids' State Dinner in Washington D.C. next month for her “Mo-Rockin’ Meatless Monday Special” recipe – one of 54 selected from more than 1,500 contestants.

Wednesday, June 11, 2014 | DoDEA Pacific |
DoDEA Pacific senior Keri Brooks wins National Achievement Scholarship
Guam High School senior Keri Brooks won a $2,500 National Achievement® Scholarship Program award which is only presented to 700 Achievement Scholarship® winners out of 160,000 entrants each year.

Tuesday, June 10, 2014 | DoDEA Pacific |
DoDEA Pacific bids farewell to two longtime key leaders
Longtime Department of Defense Education Activity Pacific key leaders Jack Martin and Walter Smiley were honored together at a joint retirement event held here Friday in celebration of their more than 78 years of combined public service.

Friday, May 9, 2014 | DoDEA Pacific |
New DoD schools at Camp Humphreys in South Korea hold combined ribbon-cutting celebration
Students, parents, community supporters, and senior Department of Defense Education Activity and military officials gathered to celebrate the new Humphreys Middle/High School and Humphreys Central Elementary School April 24 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in the new middle/high school.

Thursday, May 8, 2014 | DoDEA Pacific |
DoDEA Pacific school districts announce 2014-15 Teachers of the Year
Each of the four Department of Defense Education Activity Pacific school districts recently announced their respective 2014-15 Teacher of the Year. Although competitively selected this school year, they will represent their respective districts during school year 2014-15 to align with the National Teacher of the Year Program sponsored by Council of Chief State School Officers.

Wednesday, March 19, 2014 | DoDEA Pacific |
AFN Partnering With Overseas Schools to Help Stop Bullying
Three Defense Media Activity (DMA) organizations and Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA ) schools in the Pacific and Europe are syncing entertainment with command information and social media to help stop bullying.

Sunday, March 16, 2014 | DoDEA Pacific |
DoDEA Pacific hosts Far East Culinary Arts competition
The Kubasaki High School culinary arts team overcame several obstacles to win DoDEA Pacific’s 2013-14 Far East Culinary Arts competition Feb. 5-6 at Yokota Air Base, Japan.

Wednesday, March 12, 2014 | DoDEA Pacific |
Kinnick HS NJROTC Drill Team places first in Pacific competition
The Kinnick High School Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps Red Devil Drill Team placed 1st against 21 schools in the Pacific Drill Championship March 8 in Hawaii.

Wednesday, February 26, 2014 | DoDEA Pacific |
DoDEA Pacific student Stella German named finalist in White House Student Film Festival
With more than 2,000 nationwide entries in the first-ever White House Student Film Festival, McCool Elementary/Middle School fifth-grader Stella German overcame very long odds to be named a finalist and earn a special invitation to personally screen her film for White House officials on Friday.

Wednesday, February 12, 2014 | DoDEA Pacific |
DoDEA Pacific students gain international government, leadership experience at Harvard Model Congress Asia
56 DoDEA Pacific students from 11 high schools joined more than 570 of their peers from 17 foreign countries for the Harvard Model Congress Asia Conference held in Hong Kong Jan. 9-12.

Monday, February 10, 2014 | DoDEA Pacific |
White House announces selection of DoDEA Pacific teacher for prestigious national honor
Marilyn Hawks, a 3rd grade science teacher at Bechtel Elementary School in Okinawa, Japan, was selected as the 2012 DoDEA K-6 awardee of the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST).

Thursday, January 9, 2014 | DoDEA Humphreys HS | HQ Feature
Teaching and learning gets underway in new, state-of-the-art Humphreys Middle/High School
Oohs, aahs and similar expressions of amazement filled the hallways and classrooms of the new Humphreys Middle/High School as students entered their new, state-of-the-art school for the first time Wednesday.

Friday, December 13, 2013 | DoDEA Pacific |
New Year to bring exciting possibilities with opening of new Humphreys Middle/High School
On Nov. 27, DoDEA Korea District Superintendent Dr. Irby Miller announced the completion of the new Humphreys Middle/High School to students, parents, sponsors, faculty, and support staff. The new state-of-the-art school will open to students on Jan. 8, 2014.

Wednesday, December 11, 2013 | DoDEA Pacific |
2013 Far East Visual Arts Festival set to ‘draw’ talented DoDEA Pacific artists to Tokyo
The 4th annual DoDEA Pacific Far East Creative Expressions visual arts festival will take place on the Tokyo campus of Temple University Dec. 15-19.

Monday, December 2, 2013 | DoDEA Pacific |
Seoul American Middle School named 2013 Blue Ribbon School
The US Department of Education recently recognized Seoul American Middle School as a 2013 National Blue Ribbon School.

Tuesday, September 24, 2013 | DoDEA Pacific | HQ Feature
Three DoDEA Schools Named Blue Ribbon Schools by U.S. Department of Education
Three Department of Defense Education Activity Schools were recognized by U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan as 2013 National Blue Ribbon Schools.

Wednesday, September 11, 2013 | DoDEA Pacific |
DoDEA Korea District to mark new beginning with Humphreys Central Elementary School opening ceremony
The Department of Defense Education Activity Korea District will host an official opening ceremony for the newly constructed Humphreys Central Elementary School Friday, Sept. 13 at 9 a.m. in the school’s auditorium.

Tuesday, August 20, 2013 | DoDEA Pacific |
Dr. Linda Curtis Selected as DoDEA Pacific Director
Dr. Curtis will have oversight of the 50 schools located in Japan, Okinawa, Korea and Guam that serve more than 23,500 children of U.S. military and eligible Department of Defense civilian personnel families stationed throughout the Pacific theater.

Tuesday, July 9, 2013 | DoDEA Pacific |
McCool Elementary/Middle School student places fourth in National History Day competition
Santa Rita, Guam — “Oh Mr. Sam, Sam, my dear Uncle Sam, won’t you please come back to Guam?” is a verse from a popular song the indigenous Chamorro people sang during the Japanese occupation of their beloved homeland from 1941-1944.

Wednesday, June 5, 2013 | DoDEA Pacific |
DoDEA Pacific Students attend United States Senate Youth Program
Makayla Palazzo, a senior at Kubasaki High School in Okinawa, Japan and Danari White, a junior at Seoul American High School in South Korea attended the 51st Annual United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) March 9 – 16 in Washington, D.C.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013 | DoDEA Pacific |
STEMsational! Guam’s McCool E/MS places first in regional eCYBERMISSION competition

Wednesday, May 22, 2013 | DoDEA Pacific |
Soroban competition challenges student’s math skills
The sounds of rapid ticking filled a large room in the New Sanno Hotel May 15 as 119 students quickly moved counting beads on a Japanese soroban necessary to perform complicated math calculations. “Yame!” yelled out one of the Japanese judges. The word for “Stop” brought the room to complete silence. This was just one portion of Japan District’s 31st Annual Soroban Contest showcasing speed and accuracy in addition and subtraction using the Japanese soroban. Students from 10 DoDEA Pacific schools in the Kanto Plain came together with the support of the Soroban League Educational Association of Japan. Assistant Superintendent Jim Journey said the partnership of the Soroban League with DoDEA is the key to the creation of this “once in a lifetime experience for our DoDEA children.” To prepare for the competition, host nation teachers in DoDEA schools offered after-school clubs where their students gained skill and confidence completing complex calculations using a soroban. “In many DoDEA schools, Japanese soroban club members are invited to club meetings to model mathematical procedures and inspire students with their speed and accuracy,” said Mendel Elementary School Principal Hattie Phipps. “Many students who join their school’s soroban club tend to return each year and recruit more of their friends.” Students new to the competition were presented with a soroban for use in the competition and as a future memento of the experience. “It’s evident from the attention to detail that goes into hosting such an amazing competition that this is a very special tradition that our Japanese hosts like to share with our DoDEA students,” said Journey. “We’re fortunate that our students have this opportunity to be a part of an important part of Japanese culture and tradition.”

Friday, May 3, 2013 | DoDEA Pacific | HQ Feature
DoDEA Pacific “Mathlete” earns spot in national MATHCOUNTS competition
For the third straight year, Osan Middle School eighth-grade student Jonas Knudsen earned the opportunity to compete on a National stage after finishing third in the 2013 Department of Defense Dependent Schools MATHCOUNTS State Competition.

Wednesday, May 1, 2013 | DoDEA Pacific |
Students Whiz through Calculations in 14th Annual Soroban Contest
Elementary school students in the Department of Defense Education Activity Okinawa District put their calculating skills to the test during the 14th Annual Soroban Contest April 29 in the Surfside Ballroom on Camp Kinser.

Monday, April 29, 2013 | DoDEA Pacific |
Enthusiasm, singing strengthens children during ‘The Little C.H.A.M.P.S’ tour
More than 5,500 DoDEA Pacific elementary school students danced, sang and reflected on military family life April 16-26 during "The Little C.H.A.M.P.S." book tour with author Debbie Fink.

Thursday, April 25, 2013 | DoDEA Pacific | HQ Feature
RMS Student Advances to National Geographic Bee Championship
Department of Defense Education Activity Okinawa District is proud to announce that Patrick Lewallen, a 7th grade student at Ryukyu Middle School, obtained the highest score in the National Geographic Bee for the Department of Defense Dependents Schools worldwide.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013 | DoDEA Pacific |
DoDEA Pacific teachers become state-level finalists in National awards program
Three Department of Defense Education Activity Pacific teachers were recently selected as state-level finalists in The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching—an honor awarded to the most distinguished mathematics and science teachers in the United States.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013 | DoDEA Pacific |
Counting to meet culture at upcoming soroban competitions
A symphony of sighs, gasps, cheers and clicking and zipping beads will fill the room as the kickoff event for annual soroban competitions gets underway 10 a.m. Thursday at the Sagamihara Shimin Kaikan (Sagamihara Civic Hall) located in the outskirts of Tokyo near U.S. Army Garrison Camp Zama and Naval Air Facility Atsugi.

Tuesday, March 5, 2013 | DoDEA Yokota AB Schools |
2013 Tomodachi Bowl to Feature First Downs Forged in Friendship
Sportsmanship will be front and center as all-star athletes from across Department of Defense Education Activity Pacific high schools and the American School in Japan join forces as Team USA to square off against their Japanese counterparts on Team JAPAN in a premiere football matchup literally named for friendship: The Tomodachi Bowl.

Monday, February 25, 2013 | DoDEA Pacific |
Yokota West Elementary School Nurse Selected as the 2012-2013 OSHNA School Nurse of the Year
Yokota West Elementary School Nurse Lily Bagtas, was recently selected as the 2012-2013 Overseas School Health Nurses Association School Nurse of the Year.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013 | DoDEA Pacific |
KDHS grad shares ROTC experience with high school cadets
Kadena High School alumnus Tyler Nicholson’s ROTC scholarship at the University of Texas at San Antonio to pay student $500 dollars a month to eliminate college debt. On January 7th, Nicholson, a 2009 graduate who was also enrolled in the KDHS JROTC program while he was in high school, returned to talk about his college experience to current JROTC students.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012 | DoDEA Pacific |
Far East Creative Expressions Celebrates Student Creativity

Friday, October 5, 2012 | DoDEA Pacific |
DoDEA Pacific students take deep “Tsukuba” dive into STEM at one of the world’s leading science and research centers
Particle colliders, electrophoresis machines, landscape simulators and mass spectroscopy were all tools of the trade for 60 DoDEA Pacific high school students during the Far East STEM and Research Academy (SARA) held Sept. 24-28 in Tsukuba Science City, Japan.

Thursday, September 13, 2012 | DoDEA PAC-West |
Academic Excellence at CT Joy Elementary/Middle School Earns Blue Ribbon Recognition from U.S. Department of Education
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan recognized Charles Turner Joy Elementary/Middle School as one of 269 schools selected as 2012 National Blue Ribbon Schools during a ceremony held here Sept. 7 at Arlington Traditional Elementary School. The annual selection of Blue Ribbon Schools is based on their overall academic excellence or for making progress in improving student academic achievement levels.

Wednesday, September 12, 2012 | DoDEA PAC-East |
Selection made for new Assistant Principal of M.C. Perry High School in Iwakuni, Japan.
The Japan District Superintendent’s Office is pleased to announce the selection of Ms. Priscilla Hill as the new Assistant Principal of M.C. Perry High School in Iwakuni, Japan.

Wednesday, September 12, 2012 | DoDEA PAC-South |
Zukeran Elementary Students Observe 9/11 Anniversary
Educators in the Department of Defense Education Activity Okinawa District want to make sure students understand the significance of the tragedy and its continuing impact on their lives.

Thursday, August 9, 2012 | DoDEA Pacific |
Experienced staff developer returns to the Pacific as Assistant Deputy Director for Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
Senior Civilian Leader for Department of Defense Education Activity Pacific schools Martha Brown announced today the selection of Stan Caldwell as the DoDEA Pacific Assistant Deputy Director for Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment.

Friday, May 11, 2012 | DoDEA Pacific |
Former Zama American High School teacher returns as new Principal
No hall pass required for Bruce Derr as he returns to Zama American High School with a new title: Principal.

Monday, April 16, 2012 | DoDEA Pacific |
DoDEA Pacific students prepare for research, discovery and hands-on learning during STEM Awareness Week
All 49 schools across Department of Defense Education Activity Pacific schools will challenge students to apply their science, technology, engineering, mathematics, communication and problem-solving skills during STEM Awareness Week April 23-27.

Thursday, March 29, 2012 | DoDEA PAC-West |
DoDEA Pacific “Mathletes” prepare for National MATHCOUNTS Competition
Individual “Mathletes” from Seoul American Middle School and Osan Middle School earned the opportunity to compete on a national stage after finishing in the 2012 DoDDS MATHCOUNTS State Competition.

Friday, February 24, 2012 | DoDEA Pacific |
Ryukyu Middle School Nurse Selected as OSHNA School Nurse of the Year
Holly Gouldman, a school nurse with the Department of Defense Education Activity Pacific, was recently selected as the Overseas School Health Nurses Association 2012 School Nurse of the Year.

Wednesday, February 22, 2012 | DoDEA Pacific |
Leadership transition to begin in the DoDEA Japan District
Department of Defense Education Activity Pacific Deputy Director for Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Dr. Joyce Lutrey will begin assuming temporary leadership responsibilities for the DoDEA Japan District on Feb. 27.

Thursday, February 16, 2012 | DoDEA Pacific |
DoDEA Pacific Celebrates Presidents Day
What originally started as a celebration of our first U.S. President, is now known as Presidents Day and is celebrated on the third Monday in February.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012 | DoDEA Yokota AB Schools |
DoDEA students explore Jupiter through innovative GAVRT project
Sixth graders at Department of Defense Education Activity Pacific’s Yokota Middle School traded pillows for planetary exploration at 4:30 a.m. Japan Standard Time on Jan. 31.

Thursday, February 2, 2012 | DoDEA PAC-East |
DoDEA Japan District Superintendent announces departure
DoDEA Japan District Superintendent Clayton Fujie announced his resignation Wednesday citing health complications that require prompt attention. Fujie said he will remain Superintendent through March 15 to provide the time necessary for a smooth transition.

Monday, January 30, 2012 | DoDEA Pacific |
DoDEA Pacific students honored as Outstanding Delegates at Harvard Model Congress Asia
110 DoDEA Pacific high school students joined over 200 of their peers from Jordan, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, India, Indonesia, Philippines, and several other countries for the Harvard Model Congress Asia Conference held in Singapore, Jan. 13-15, 2012.

Thursday, January 19, 2012 | DoDEA PAC-South |
Sixth Annual Okinawan-American Shootout Basketball Tournament
January 21st -22nd marks a special weekend for DoDEA Okinawa as they play host to the Sixth Annual Okinawan-American Shootout Basketball Tournament.

Friday, January 13, 2012 | DoDEA Pacific |
Ink, clay and pixels collide at annual Far East Creative Expressions
Over 100 aspiring student artists from all 12 DoDEA Pacific high schools gathered together at the Onna Art Center to create unique works of art designed to “Envision – Explore – Express.”

Tuesday, November 8, 2011 | DoDEA Pacific |
DoDEA Guam District hosts DoDEA Pacific Far East Jazz Festival
Nearly 50 aspiring jazz musicians from DoDEA Pacific high schools will come together here Nov. 14-17 in celebration of the annual DoDEA Pacific Far East Jazz Festival.

Sunday, July 17, 2011 | DoDEA Pacific |
DoDEA Pacific 2011 Volunteer Excellence Award Recipients Named
DoDEA Pacific Director Diana Ohman announced today the selection of the 2011 DoDEA Pacific Volunteer Excellence Award winners.

Wednesday, May 11, 2011 | DoDEA Pacific |
DoDEA Pacific mourns loss of gifted educator
Arnn Elementary School first-grade teacher Valerie R. Garza, 32, died May 6 at Tokyo Metropolitan Hiroo Hospital following complications related to a medical emergency that occurred on May 1.

Thursday, April 28, 2011 | DoDEA Pacific |
DoDEA Pacific Science Students Join National Competition
M.C. Perry High School sophomore Nicole Perry returns to the national stage to represent DoDEA Pacific at the 49th National Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS) in San Diego, Calif.

Thursday, April 14, 2011 | DoDEA Pacific |
DoDEA Pacific Summer Enrichment Program 2011
DoDEA Pacific will offer a 4-week, half-day Summer Enrichment Program for eligible students in grades K-8 who are currently enrolled as "space-required" in a DoDEA school.

Thursday, April 7, 2011 | DoDEA Pacific |
Alligators in space: NASA selects game created by Kinser Elementary School students for International Space Station
A fifth-grade class at Kinser Elementary School placed second in a nationwide competition organized by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

Wednesday, March 2, 2011 | DoDEA Pacific | HQ Feature
Career educator joins the DoDEA Korea team as Assistant Superintendent for Transition
DoDEA Pacific Director Diana Ohman announced Thursday the appointment of career educator Carl Albrecht to serve as Assistant Superintendent for Transition with the DoDEA Korea school district.

Friday, February 25, 2011 | DoDEA Pacific |
Fitness Fair comes to Sullivans Elementary School
Recently, A rollicking Fitness Fair was held for teachers at Sullivans Elementary School.

Monday, February 14, 2011 | DoDEA Pacific |
Excellence in action: DoDEA delegates prove their mettle at Harvard Model Congress Asia
For the first time, over 100 DoDEA Pacific high school students joined 245 of their peers from Jordan, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, India, Indonesia, Philippines, and other countries for the Harvard Model Congress Asia Conference held here Jan. 14-16.

Monday, February 7, 2011 | DoDEA Pacific |
Communicating the Beauty: 2011 DoDEA Pacific Far East Mathematicafest
For those willing to look a little deeper, numbers have an alluring beauty that can transform how we view the world.

Thursday, January 13, 2011 | DoDEA Pacific |
DoDEA Pacific educator remembered for placing ‘students first’
Seoul American High School Special Education Teacher and retired Master Sergeant Richard Mathis, 64, passed away Sunday at Brian Allgood Army Community Hospital after a long, courageous battle with cancer.

Wednesday, January 12, 2011 | DoDEA Pacific |
DoDDS Korea District Superintendent Office Announces New Assistant Principal of Seoul American High School
The DoDDS Korea District Office is pleased to announce the selection of Ms. Kimberly Smaw as the new assistant principal of Seoul American High School.

Wednesday, January 12, 2011 | DoDEA Pacific |
DoDDS Korea District Superintendent Office Announces Ms. Osman as a New Assistant Principal of Daegu American School
The DoDDS Korea District Office is pleased to announce the selection of Ms. Carole Osman to serve as the new assistant principal of Daegu American School.

Wednesday, January 12, 2011 | DoDEA Pacific |
DoDDS Korea District Superintendent Office Announces Ms. Jones as a New Assistant Principal of Daegu American School
The DoDDS Korea District Office is pleased to announce the selection of Ms. Nedra Jones to serve as the new assistant principal of Daegu American School.

Monday, January 10, 2011 | DoDEA Pacific |
Art to take new form at inaugural Far East Creative Expressions
Over 80 emerging student artists and 16 teachers from all 12 DoDEA Pacific high schools will come together here Monday to create unique works of art that “Envision – Explore – Express.”

Monday, December 6, 2010 | DoDEA Pacific |
DoDEA Pacific launches Science and Research Academy
Over 60 aspiring scientists from DoDEA Pacific high schools will gather here Dec. 12-17 for the inaugural Far East Science and Research Academy.

Wednesday, November 10, 2010 | DoDEA Pacific |
DoDEA Guam District hosts inaugural DoDEA Pacific Far East Jazz Festival
Jazz musicians from DoDEA Pacific high schools will come together here Nov. 15-19 in celebration of the first ever DoDEA Pacific Far East Jazz Festival.

Monday, September 27, 2010 | DoDEA Pacific |
Yokota High School Junior ROTC goes from “Green to Blue”
After nearly two decades of achievement and service as an Army unit, the Yokota High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps began a new era as an Air Force unit during a special “Green to Blue” ceremony held Sept. 22.

Monday, September 13, 2010 | DoDEA Pacific |
Casey Elementary School opening ceremony to be held Sept. 15
Students, parents, faculty and support staff will be joined by senior leaders, dignitaries and community members for the Casey Elementary School opening ceremony on Sept. 15 at 2 p.m.

Friday, August 27, 2010 | DoDEA Pacific |
DoDEA Pacific ready for the 2010-2011 school year
Over 3,000 full-time professional DoDEA Pacific educators and support staff returned to DoDEA Pacific schools this week to make final preparations for more than 23,000 returning students on Monday, Aug. 30.

Friday, August 6, 2010 | DoDEA Pacific |
Arrington Named Assistant Superintendent of DDESS Guam District
DoDEA Pacific Director Diana Ohman announced today the selection of Jeff Arrington as Assistant Superintendent of the DoDEA Pacific Guam District.

Thursday, August 5, 2010 | DoDEA Pacific |
New Casey Elementary School on Schedule for New School Year
The new Casey Elementary School established on United States Army Garrison Casey was officially handed over to the Department of Defense Dependents Schools Korea District on Aug. 2.

Thursday, July 22, 2010 | DoDEA Pacific |
DoDEA Korea District Enrollment Process Reminder
As tour normalization continues to welcome additional command-sponsored families to South Korea, DoDEA and United States Forces Korea are working closely together to monitor and adjust to high enrollment growth.

Wednesday, June 23, 2010 | DoDEA Pacific |
Mr. Jeffrey W. McGee Principal, Osan Middle School
Dr. Irby L. Miller, DoDDS Korea District Superintendent, is pleased to announce the selection of Mr. Jeffrey W. McGee as the new Principal of Osan Middle School.

Monday, June 21, 2010 | DoDEA Pacific |
Leadership Transition for DoDEA Pacific Guam District
Department of Defense Education Activity Guam District Superintendent Dr. Gayle Vaughn-Wiles announced her retirement after 34 years of federal service.

Monday, June 21, 2010 | DoDEA Pacific |
Leadership transition for DoDEA Pacific Guam District
Department of Defense Education Activity Guam District Superintendent Dr. Gayle Vaughn-Wiles announced her retirement after 34 years of federal service.

Thursday, June 17, 2010 | DoDEA Pacific |
Longtime Pacifica publication transforms to PacificaOnline!
On the 35th Anniversary of the Pacifica publication, DoDEA Pacific has released a new online edition to meet modern expectations.

Wednesday, June 16, 2010 | DoDEA Pacific |
Ms. Laurel Eisinger New Principal, Daegu American School 
Dr. Irby Miller, DoDDS Korea District Superintendent, is pleased to announce the selection of Ms. Laurel Eisinger as the new Principal of the Daegu American School.

Wednesday, June 9, 2010 | DoDEA Pacific |
Okinawa District Announces Kadena High School Principal
Ms. Martha Brown, Superintendent, DoDDS Okinawa, is pleased to announce the selection of Mr. Terry Gibson as Principal of Kadena High School.

Monday, June 7, 2010 | DoDEA Pacific |
Suyama to retire with more than four decades of service to DoDDS
Longtime Department of Defense Dependents Schools Pacific Intercultural Coordinator Takashi Suyama will retire in June with nearly 42 years of dedicated service.

Thursday, June 3, 2010 | DoDEA Pacific |
DoDEA Pacific Volunteer Excellence Award Recipients Named
DoDEA Pacific Director Diana Ohman announced today the selection of the 2010 DoDEA Pacific Volunteer Excellence Award winners.

Thursday, June 3, 2010 | DoDEA Pacific |
DoDEA Pacific Volunteer Excellence Award Recipients Named
DoDEA Pacific Director Diana Ohman announced today the selection of the 2010 DoDEA Pacific Volunteer Excellence Award winners.

Wednesday, June 2, 2010 | DoDEA Pacific |
DDESS-Guam 2011 Teacher of the Year
DDESS-Guam Superintendent, Dr. Gayle Vaughn-Wiles is pleased to announce Mrs. Suzette Kioshi Nelson, Language Arts teacher at Andersen Middle School, as the 2011 District Teacher of the Year.

Wednesday, June 2, 2010 | DoDEA Pacific |
DoDDS Korea Teacher of the Year SY 2010-2011
Dr. Irby L. Miller, Superintendent of the Korea District, has announced the selection of Ms. Lori Lundy of Seoul American Elementary School as the Korea District’s Teacher of the Year for SY 2010-2011.

Friday, May 28, 2010 | DoDEA Pacific |
Dr. Catherine Yurica New Principal, Seoul American Elementary
Dr. Irby Miller, DoDDS Korea District Superintendent, is pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Catherine Yurica as the new principal of Seoul American Elementary School.

Wednesday, May 12, 2010 | DoDEA Pacific |
DoDEA Pacific Teacher Sandra S. Alfier Passes Away Suddenly on Oshima Island
Sandra S. Alfier, a second-grade elementary school teacher at MC Perry Elementary School on Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, died suddenly Sunday on Oshima Island in the Yamaguchi Prefecture.

Wednesday, May 12, 2010 | DoDEA Pacific |
DoDEA Pacific Teacher Sandra S. Alfier Passes Away Suddenly on Oshima Island
A second-grade elementary school teacher at MC Perry Elementary School on Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, died suddenly Sunday

Thursday, May 6, 2010 | DoDEA Pacific |
Seoul American Middle School to Undergo Major Repairs and Renovation
Seoul American Middle School will undergo several renovation and maintenance projects during summer 2010 to address growing concerns over aging and sub-standard facilities.

Thursday, May 6, 2010 | DoDEA Pacific |
Seoul American Middle School to Undergo Major Repairs and Renovation
Seoul American Middle School will undergo several renovation and maintenance projects during summer 2010

Thursday, April 29, 2010 | DoDEA PAC-East |
Misawa JROTC sets precedent: First DOD school to win national academic bowl
Misawa’s Robert D. Edgren High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officers Training Corp academic team won the national 2010 Air Force JROTC Academic Bowl championship.

Thursday, April 15, 2010 | DoDEA Pacific |
Sounds of Success: Top Musicians from Across DoDEA Pacific Schools to Come Together for the 2010 DoDEA Pacific Far East Honor Music Festival
More than 180 students representing all 12 DoDEA Pacific high schools will participate in the DoDEA Pacific Far East Honor Music Festival here April 26-30.

Thursday, April 1, 2010 | DoDEA Pacific |
Final Official 2010 DoDEA Pacific Far East JROTC Results
Okinawa’s own Kubasaki High School took top honors in Drill and third place in Marksmanship at the 2010 DoDEA Pacific Far East Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps competition hosted here March 22-24.

Wednesday, March 24, 2010 | DoDEA Pacific |
Three DoDEA Pacific Science Students Set for National Competition
Freshman Nicole Perry of M.C. Perry High School in Iwakuni, Japan earned top honors at an awards ceremony.

Monday, March 8, 2010 | DoDEA Pacific |
Kennedy Selected to Lead First-ever Area I DoDEA School
Career educator Shelly M. Kennedy will open the new Casey Elementary School.

Monday, November 16, 2009 | DoDEA Pacific |
DoDEA Pacific Teacher Margaret A. Marsett Passes Away in Misawa, Japan
Margaret A. Marsett, a fourth and fifth-grade multi-age teacher at Cummings Elementary School here, was found unresponsive at her off-base home Nov. 12.

Friday, November 6, 2009 | DoDEA Pacific |
Longtime DoDEA Pacific Employee Robert J. Joyce Passes Away
Robert J. Joyce, a longtime Department of Defense Education Activity Pacific employee, passed away Wednesday morning at Ryukyu University Hospital after a courageous cancer battle.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 | DoDEA Pacific |
DoDEA Far East Football Championship Kicks Off Next Week
The top four large high school football teams from across DoDEA Pacific will compete here next week in a series of games to determine 1st through 4th place in the DoDEA Far East Football Championship.

Friday, August 14, 2009 | DoDEA Pacific |
DoDEA Pacific 2009 Joint Administrators Conference
DoDEA Pacific school leaders from Guam, Japan, Korea and Okinawa gathered together this week for a joint conference focused on leadership and sustainability.

Thursday, May 7, 2009 | DoDEA Pacific |
DoDDS-Pacific/DDESS-Guam announces ViSIONS 09 – Pacific Video Showcase
Dr. Nancy Bresell, Director, DoDDS - Pacific/DDESS-Guam is pleased to announce ViSIONS, an online display of exemplary videos produced by our high school students during this school year.

Friday, March 27, 2009 | DoDEA Pacific |
Winner's - 28th Anniversary - Junior Science and Humanities Symposium
Dr. Nancy Bresell, Director, DoDDS-Pacifc/DDESS-Guam, is proud to announce the following high school students were selected as winners.

Monday, March 9, 2009 | DoDEA Pacific |
Sure Start Program - School Year 2009-2010
DoDDS Pacific Elementary Schools are accepting applications for the Sure Start program.

Thursday, March 5, 2009 | DoDEA Pacific |
Seoul Middle School and Edgren Middle School win MATHCOUNTS Pacific Chapter competition
Nine teams and two individuals competed in this year's 2009 MATHCOUNTS competition.

Wednesday, March 4, 2009 | DoDEA Pacific |
TerraNova Testing March 9-27
From March 9-27, most DoDDS-Pacific/DDESS-Guam students in Grades 3-11 will be taking the TerraNova, Third Edition, Multiple Assessments exam.

Wednesday, March 4, 2009 | DoDEA Pacific |
USS George Washington Adopts Sullivans Elementary School
Dr. Nancy Bresell, Director, DoDDS-Pacific/DDESS-Guam , is pleased to announce that sailors from the Navy’s only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier

Tuesday, March 3, 2009 | DoDEA Pacific |
Spring Recess Slated for April 6-10
Dr. Nancy Bresell, Director, DoDDS-Pacific/DDESS-Guam , would like to remind students and parents that spring recess for schools in the Pacific is scheduled for April 6-10, 2009.

Wednesday, February 11, 2009 | DoDEA Pacific |
James Arnold Taylor to Visit DoDDS-Okinawa Schools February 17-19
Dr. Nancy Bresell, Director, DoDDS-Pacific/DDESS-Guam is please to announce that James Arnold Taylor will visit DoDDS-Okinawa as part of a USO Tour.

Friday, September 12, 2008 | DoDEA Pacific |
DoDDS-Pacific/DDESS-Guam Chief of Staff Announced Charles Kelker
Dr. Nancy Bresell, Director for DoDDS- Pacific/DDESS-Guam is pleased to announce the selection of Charles E. Kelker as the new Chief of Staff for the Department of Defense Dependents Schools (DoDDS) Pacific.

Friday, August 15, 2008 | DoDEA Pacific |
DoDDS-Pacific/DDESS-Guam Announces New Leadership
Dr. Nancy Bresell, Director for DoDDS- Pacific/DDESS-Guam is pleased to announce the selection of new administrators by district.

Friday, August 15, 2008 | DoDEA Pacific |
Teacher of the Year by District for 2008-2009
Dr. Nancy Bresell, Director, DoDDS-Pacific/DDESS-Guam is please to recognize the selection of the Teacher of the Year candidates for 2009.

Thursday, August 14, 2008 | DoDEA Pacific |
School Begins August 25th - Registration For 2008-2009 School Year Continues At DoDDS-Pacific/DDESS-Guam Schools
Registration for the 2008-2009 school year is under way throughout DoDDS-Pacific/DDESS-Guam.

Thursday, July 3, 2008 | DoDEA Pacific |
DoDDS Okinawa Superintendent Announced – Martha Brown
Dr. Nancy Bresell, Director for DoDDS- Pacific/DDESS-Guam is pleased to announce the selection of Martha Brown as the new Superintendent for the Okinawa District, Department of Defense Dependents Schools (DoDDS) Pacific.

Thursday, June 12, 2008 | DoDEA Pacific |
Pacific Area National History Day Awards
Dr. Nancy Bresell, Director, DoDDS-Pacific/DDESS-Guam is proud to announce Ms. Jonalyn Yu, a nurse at Darby Elementary School was selected as the Overseas School Nurses Association, (OSHNA) Nurse of the Year for 2008/2009.

Monday, May 12, 2008 | DoDEA Pacific |
Darby Elementary School Nurse, Ms. Jonalyn Yu – Selected as Overseas School Nurse of the Year
Dr. Nancy Bresell, Director, DoDDS-Pacific/DDESS-Guam is proud to announce Ms. Jonalyn Yu, a nurse at Darby Elementary School was selected as the Overseas School Nurses Association, (OSHNA) Nurse of the Year for 2008/2009.

Thursday, April 17, 2008 | DoDEA Pacific |
Far East Honor Music Festival – April 21-25, Yokota Air Base, Japan
DoDDS-Pacific/DDESS-Guam will sponsor the 29th Far East Honor Music Festival at Yokota High School, Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 21-25

Tuesday, April 15, 2008 | DoDEA Pacific |
Media Advisory
Key DoDEA leaders are scheduled to be visiting our schools from mid April through the first week in May in Japan.

Friday, April 4, 2008 | DoDEA Pacific |
Winners - 27th Anniversary - Junior Science and Humanities Symposium
Dr. Nancy Bresell, Director, DoDDS-Pacific/DDESS-Guam, is proud to announce the following high school students were selected as winners;

Monday, March 31, 2008 | DoDEA Pacific |
April - Month of the Military Child
DoDDS-Pacific/DDESS-Guam joins the Department of Defense and military communities worldwide in celebrating April as Month of the Military Child.

Monday, March 24, 2008 | DoDEA Pacific |
Seoul American Middle School Takes Top Spot in MATHCOUNTS
Nine teams and two individuals competed in this year's 2008 DoDDS State MATHCOUNTS competition.

Friday, March 7, 2008 | DoDEA Pacific |
DoDDS-Pacific/DDESS-Guam Superintendent Announced Dr. Gayle Vaughn-Wiles
Dr. Nancy Bresell, Director for DoDDS- Pacific/DDESS-Guam is pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Gayle Vaughn-Wiles as the new Superintendent for the Guam District, Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA).

Thursday, March 6, 2008 | DoDEA Pacific |
Terra Nova Testing March 10-21
From March 10-21, most DoDDS-Pacific/DDESS-Guam students in Grades 3-11 will be taking the TerraNova, Second Edition, Multiple Assessments exam.

Monday, November 26, 2007 | DoDEA Pacific |
DoDDS Korea Superintendent Announced - Samuel Menniti
Dr. Nancy Bresell, Director for DoDDS- Pacific/DDESS-Guam is pleased to announce the selection of Samuel D. Menniti as the new Superintendent for the Korea District, Department of Defense Dependents Schools (DoDDS) Pacific.

Wednesday, September 26, 2007 | DoDEA Pacific |
JROTC Yokota High School Students attending Academic Challenge Finals at George Mason University in Fairfax VA
Dr. Nancy Bresell, Director for DoDDS- Pacific/DDESS-Guam is pleased to announce that five cadets from Yokota High School,

Wednesday, September 12, 2007 | DoDEA Pacific |
Guam High School Opens Doors to Students and Community August 29
Dr. Nancy Bresell, Director for DoDDS-Pacific/ DDESS-Guam is pleased to announce the opening of a new high school facility in Guam

Thursday, August 23, 2007 | DoDEA Pacific |
Women's Equity Day Observance August 24 Torii Station
Dr. Nancy Bresell, Director for DoDDS- Pacific/DDESS-Guam will deliver remarks at 3:00 p.m. on August 24 at the Torii Station Theater.

Monday, August 20, 2007 | DoDEA Pacific |
Sure Start Program - School Year 2007-2008
DoDDS Pacific Elementary Schools are accepting applications for the Sure Start program.

Friday, August 3, 2007 | DoDEA Pacific |
Kim McLaughlin to Succeed Ed Banka as Human Resource Officer for DoDDS-Pacific/DDESS-Guam
Dr. Nancy Bresell, Director DoDDS-Pacific/DDESS-Guam, announced Mrs. Kimberlee McLaughlin will serve as the Human Resources Officer for DoDDS-Pacific/DDESS-Guam.

Wednesday, August 1, 2007 | DoDEA Pacific |
TerraNova Assessment Results Demonstrate DoDDS-Pacific/DDESS-Guam Students Continue To Outperform State Side Schools In All Areas
Dr. Nancy Bresell, Director DoDDS-Pacific/DDESS-Guam, is proud to announce that the results from the TerraNova Assessment clearly demonstrate that students in the Pacific continue to score higher than the national average in all subject areas.

Thursday, March 22, 2007 | DoDEA Pacific |
KADENA MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT TAKES TOP SPOT - ZAMA MIDDLE SCHOOL PLACED SECOND, IN MATHCOUNTS
Ten teams and seven individuals competed in this year's 2007 DoDDS State MATHCOUNTS competition.

Wednesday, December 20, 2006 | DoDEA Pacific |
STUDENT ENROLLMENT - FORM 600 ON-LINE
Form 600 is now on-line at www.pac.dodea.edu. This represents an efficient method for parents enrolling students entering into DoDDS-Pacific/DDESS-Guam.

Thursday, August 17, 2006 | DoDEA Pacific |
DODDS-PACIFIC/DDESS-GUAM HIGHLIGHTS CHANGES IN ELIGIBILITY FOR THIS SCHOOL YEAR
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) announced the cancellation of Department of Defense Regulation 1342.13 and reissuing the policy using the same number on August 11.

Thursday, August 10, 2006 | DoDEA Pacific |
SURE START PROGRAM - SCHOOL YEAR 2006-2007
DoDDS Pacific Elementary Schools are accepting applications for the Sure Start program.

Thursday, May 11, 2006 | DoDEA Pacific |
STUDENTS FROM EJ KING AND SEOUL AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOLS SELECTED TO ATTEND THE RESEARCH SCIENCE INSTITUTE
Dr. Nancy Bresell, Director DoDDS-Pacific/DDESS-Guam, is proud to announce the following high school students were selected to attend the 2006 Research Science Institute (RSI) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology this summer.

Friday, April 14, 2006 | DoDEA Pacific |
FAR EAST MUSIC FESTIVAL - APRIL 24-28 AT KUBASAKI HIGH SCHOOL
DoDDS-Pacific/DDESS-Guam will sponsor the 27th Far East Honors Music Festival at Kubasaki High School, Camp Butler, Okinawa April 24-28.

Friday, April 14, 2006 | DoDEA Pacific |
MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD
DoDDS-Pacific/DDESS-Guam along with the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) joins the Department of Defense and the armed forces community in celebrating April as The Month of the Military Child.

Tuesday, April 4, 2006 | DoDEA Pacific |
WINNERS - 25TH ANNIVERSARY - JUNIOR SCIENCE AND HUMANITIES SYMPOSIUM
Dr. Nancy Bresell, Director DoDDS-Pacific/DDESS-Guam, is proud to announce the following high school students were selected as winners;

Tuesday, March 28, 2006 | DoDEA Pacific |
Team from Seoul American Middle School placed Second in MathCounts
A team of four middle school Mathletes® from Seoul American Middle School, placed second in the 2006 DoDEA MATHCOUNTS State Competition. The top team was from Landstuhl Elementary/Middle School in Europe.

Wednesday, March 22, 2006 | DoDEA Pacific |
Junior Science and Humanities Symposium Celebrates 25th Year of Academic Excellence
Between March 26-30, approximately 115 students from Guam, Korea, Japan and Okinawa will be attending the Pacific Junior Science and Humanities Symposium at Tsukuba Science City, Japan.

Tuesday, December 20, 2005 | DoDEA Pacific |
DoDEA Student Artwork Selected for Federal Voting Assistance Program
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) is proud to announce that DoDEA student artwork will be used for the 2006 Federal Voting Assistance Program’s voter information campaign.

Friday, December 16, 2005 | DoDEA Pacific |
United States Senate Youth Program Selection of Pacific Area Delegates
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) is happy to announce our delegates to the United States Senate Youth Program for SY 2005-06.

Thursday, November 17, 2005 | DoDEA Pacific |
Former Japan District Superintendent, Richard F. Osner Dies
The Pacific Area Office regrets to announce the death of former Japan District Superintendent Richard F. Osner, who retired from the Department of Defense Dependents Schools in 1999.

Thursday, November 3, 2005 | DoDEA Pacific |
United States Senate Youth Program Selection of Pacific Area Candidates
The United States Senate Youth Program is sponsored annually by the William Hearst Foundation and is open to any high school junior or senior serving in an elected student government or class officer/representative position.

Thursday, September 8, 2005 | DoDEA Pacific |
DoDDS-Pacific/DDESS-Guam Celebrates Constitution Day; Friday - September 16
DoDDS-Pacific/DDESS-Guam announced that schools throughout the Pacific will provide training on the foundations of the United States government during the week of September 12 through 16

Friday, September 2, 2005 | DoDEA Pacific |
DoDDS-Pacific Announces High School Softball and Baseball Programs on Okinawa beginning SY 2005-2006
DoDDS-Pacific/DDESS-Guam announced high school softball and baseball programs will begin this school year in the Okinawa District.

Wednesday, August 3, 2005 | DoDEA Pacific |
Registration for 2005-2006 School Year Continues at DoDDS-Pacific/DDESS-Guam Schools
Registration for the 2005-2006 school year is under way throughout DoDDS-Pacific/DDESS-Guam.

Wednesday, April 20, 2005 | DoDEA Pacific |
Summer School 2005
DoDDS-Pacific/DDESS- Guam will offer a four-week, half-day summer school program June 27-July 22 for students in kindergarten through eighth grade

Monday, April 18, 2005 | DoDEA Pacific |
DoDDS-Pacific/DDESS-Guam Sponsors Far East Music Festival
DoDDS-Pacific/DDESS-Guam will sponsor the 26th Far East Honors Music Festival at Yokota Air Base beginning April 25 and ending on April 29.

Tuesday, March 29, 2005 | DoDEA Pacific |
DoDDS-Pacific/DDESS-Guam Announces Winners of the 24th Pacific Junior Science and Humanities Symposium
Dr. Nancy Bresell, Director DoDDS-Pacific/DDESS-Guam, is proud to announce the following high school students were selected as winners

Wednesday, March 23, 2005 | DoDEA Pacific |
Students Win DoDDS Pacific/DDESS Guam Math Competition
A team of four middle school Mathletes ® from Yokota Middle School, Yokota, Japan won the DoDDS Pacific/DDESS Guam MATHCOUNTS Chapter competition.

Friday, March 18, 2005 | DoDEA Pacific |
TerraNova Testing March 14-25, 2005
The results of the OMB Circular A-76 Streamlined Competition on the logistics functions at the DoDDS-Pacific/DDESS-Guam Area Office, were announced today at a meeting with DoDDS-Pacific/DDESS-Guam personnel here

Monday, November 22, 2004 | DoDEA Pacific |
Eligibility for free or reduced-price lunches
For the first time in nearly 25 years, the eligibility for free or reduced-price lunches in Department of Defense (DoD) schools will be calculated for families living on the economy without including their housing allowance as income.

Monday, November 8, 2004 | DoDEA Pacific |
2004-2005 United States Senate Youth Program finalists
Dr. Nancy Bresell, Director DoDDS-Pacific/DDESS-Guam, is proud to announce that seniors from Kadena High School, Pusan High School, Guam High School and Zama High School

Friday, October 29, 2004 | DoDEA Pacific |
2004 Teacher of the Year
Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA), is pleased to announce Irene Dugdale Lee as the Teacher of the Year.

Friday, October 15, 2004 | DoDEA Pacific |
National School Bus Safety Week observed October 17-23, 2004
Officials from DoDDS-Pacific/DDESS-Guam will observe National School Bus Safety Week from October 17 through October 23.

Monday, September 20, 2004 | DoDEA Pacific |
DoDDS-Pacific/DDESS-Guam Partners with Harvard University to Enhance Education in Mathematics
A cutting edge professional development program in partnership with Harvard University was established this week for DoDDS-Pacific/DDESS-Guam teachers who teach mathematics.

Monday, May 10, 2004 | DoDEA Pacific |
Two of the World's Leading Scientists Make Powerful Connection to DoDEA Science Education in the Pacific
Scientists Dr. Michael Klein from NASA/JPL and Dr. David Jauncey from the Australia Telescope National Facility(ATNF) participated in the GAVRT

Wednesday, May 5, 2004 | DoDEA Pacific |
D.A.R.E. America trainer collaborates with DoDDS to provide new drug abuse resistance training for elementary/middle school children
A new approach to training in the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) curriculum is being implemented in DoDDS elementary and middle schools.

Friday, April 2, 2004 | DoDEA Pacific |
DoDDS Students Delve "Deep" Into College Admissions Process
From April 12 through May 5, 2004 , DoDDS students around the Pacific will be participating in "The Admission Game," an interactive program that introduces students to the selective college admission process.

Monday, March 22, 2004 | DoDEA Pacific |
Linda Connelly Selected as the 2004 DoDEA Principal of the Year by the National Association of Secondary School Principals(NASSP)
Mrs. Linda Connelly of E.J. King middle and high school, located in Sasebo Japan, has been competitively selected as the NASSP 2004 DoDEA Principal of the Year.

Friday, February 27, 2004 | DoDEA Pacific |
Students Win DoDDS Pacific Area Math Competition
Individual and team winners have been determined as a result of the DoDDS Pacific MATHCOUNTS competition.

Wednesday, February 18, 2004 | DoDEA Pacific |
Critically Acclaimed Play Coming to Okinawa
THE MEETING, winner of six NAACP Theater Awards and eight New York AUDELCO nominations, is coming to Okinawa.

Monday, January 5, 2004 | DoDEA Pacific |
DoDDS Korea Superintendent Announced
On Monday, January 5, 2004, Dr. Nancy C. Bresell, DoDDS Pacific Director, announced the selection of Mr. Charles Toth as the new superintendent for Korea District, Department of Defense Dependents Schools (DoDDS), Pacific.

Thursday, November 13, 2003 | DoDEA Pacific |
Principals Hone in on Differentiated Instruction in Standards-based Schools at 2003 DoDDS Pacific Conference
The annual DoDDS Pacific Principals' Conference, scheduled for November 17-22, 2003, at the New Sanno Hotel in Tokyo, Japan, will focus on success for all students.

Monday, March 24, 2003 | DoDEA Pacific |
Military Police collaborate with DoDDS to provide Drug Awareness Training Education (DARE) Program
Military police from base installations throughout the Pacific will receive Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) training from a cadre of DARE instructor trainers who work for city police departments in the U.S.

Friday, March 21, 2003 | DoDEA Pacific |
Three Teachers from DoDDS Pacific Receive Presidential Awards
The Department of Defense Dependents Schools (DoDDS) Pacific Director’s Office recently learned that three Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) educators from the Pacific

Thursday, January 23, 2003 | DoDEA Pacific |
DoDDS Pacific School to Host Model United Nations as First Recipient of United Nations Assn. National Award
From January 27–29, 2002, Kadena High School will host the annual Far East Model United Nations (MUN) Conference.

Friday, January 17, 2003 | DoDEA Pacific |
DoDDS Pacific Assistant Principals Attend Annual Conference
The annual Department of Defense Dependents Schools (DoDDS) Pacific Assistant Principals’ Conference is scheduled for January 27–31, 2003, at the New Sanno Hotel in Tokyo, Japan.

Friday, November 1, 2002 | DoDEA Pacific |
What's New in DoDDS Pacific Schools This Year
The 2001–2006 Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Community Strategic Plan calls for changes in the way everyone in schools conduct business.

Friday, November 1, 2002 | DoDEA Pacific |
DoDDS Pacific Test Scores Are Strong When Measured Against DoDEA Goals (2002)
Standardized test results on the 2002 TerraNova show that in some grades and subject areas Department of Defense Dependents Schools (DoDDS) Pacific

Friday, September 20, 2002 | DoDEA Pacific |
DoDDS Pacific Lands Six Presidential Award State Finalists
The Department of Defense Dependents Schools (DoDDS) Pacific Director’s Office recently learned that six Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA)

Tuesday, September 3, 2002 | DoDEA Pacific |
2002 SAT Scores Show High Student Participation in DoDDS
Based on the recent release of the DoDEA 2002 SAT score results, Dr. Bresell, Director, DoDDS Pacific,

Wednesday, August 21, 2002 | DoDEA Pacific |
DoDDS Pacific Assistant Superintendents Announced
On Wednesday, August 21, 2002, Dr. Nancy Bresell, DoDDS Pacific Director, announced the selection of three new DoDDS Pacific Assistant Superintendents

Saturday, August 17, 2002 | DoDEA Pacific |
DoDDS Pacific Superintendents Announced
On Friday, August 17, 2002, Dr. Nancy Bresell, DoDDS Pacific Director, announced the selection of the new superintendent for Okinawa District