Principal's Corner

Parents & Sponsors:

Welcome to the Baumholder community! We look forward to meeting you and becoming partners in the education of your student(s).

Smith ES serve Prekindergarten (PK) - 5th grade students and we have the core content areas of literacy, math, science, and social studies, taught in coordinated instructional blocks so that students who need support and extensions from small group specialists can co-teach with classroom teachers each day.

Our support staff includes teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESoL), Special Education: Learning Impairment Teacher (LI), Advanced Academics Program and Services (AAPS), Strategic Literacy Interventionist (SLI), Special Education: Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), and Math Interventionist. Our electives include Physical Education, Music, Library, Counseling, Keyboarding/Tech Skills, Critical Thinking Skills, and Host Nation.

After school programs offer students exciting after school activities such as Engineering Design/Robotics Club, Fitness Club, Yearbook Club, Art Clubs, and Music Clubs.

Smith ES faculty and staff are committed to each child’s success in every developmental area - academics, social, and behavioral. We extend a warm welcome to you from all of us.

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May is national speech-language and hearing month.

Connecting Voices Across the Globe: Celebrating Speech-Language Pathologists in DoDEA

Published on May 7, 2025

May is National Speech-Language-Hearing Month - a time to recognize the importance of communication and to honor the professionals who make it possible for so many students to find their voice. Across the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools, Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) play a vital role in supporting student success, regardless of location, language, or need. Though separated by oceans and time zones, DoDEA SLPs have found a powerful way to stay connected and collaborate through a Microsoft TEAMS group that spans the globe.

DoDEA's official photo of Dr. Michelle Howard-Brahaney. DoDEA Europe Director for Student Excellence.

A Message from Dr. Michelle Howard-Brahaney

Published on May 7, 2025

As we step into May, we enter a meaningful time of celebration, reflection, and gratitude. This month is dedicated to honoring the incredible individuals who support our schools and our communities every single day.

Europe District is proud to provide high-quality engineering, construction and general services to DoDEA-Europe.

Army Engineers help DoDEA bring schools into the 21st century

Published on April 25, 2025

Providing a 21st century educational experience for the 25,000 children of DoD personnel stationed overseas requires creativity, innovation and a whole lot of engineering. The Department of Defense Education Activity manages the education of the children of DoD personnel all over the world. Ensuring these children continue to learn and grow involves planning, constructing and maintaining top-notch facilities. It’s also a key element of delivering on the Department of Defense’s quality of life promises for family stationed at U.S. power projection platforms overseas.