Southeast

DoDEA Americas Southeast District operates 24 schools in 4 states across 2 time zones. There are nearly 900,000 military connected children of all ages worldwide, of which nearly 10,000 are enrolled in DoDEA Americas Southeast District schools and served by thousands of teachers and educational aides. All schools within DoDEA are fully accredited by U.S. accreditation agencies.

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School Name	Principal	Phone Number	Fax Number
Andre Lucas ES	Dr. Christopher Racek	270-640-1208	931-431-5842
Barkley ES	Ms. Nicole Melendez	270-640-1205
Barsanti ES	Mr. Emilio Garza	270-640-1213
Bolden EMS	Dr. Angela Stephens	843-466-7100	843-846-9283
Dexter ES	Ms. Kimberly Dunn	762-524-6490	706-545-9106
Diamond ES	Ms. Talisha Thompson	912-304-7150	912-876-8350
Elliott ES	Mr. Andre Whitfield	843-466-7330	843-846-6720

Features

Chandler Pascale Receives Award

Chandler Pascale, education technician with the DoDEA Virtual High School (DVHS), has been selected as a recipient of the 2023 Secretary of Defense Outstanding Civilian Employee with Disabilities Award for his exceptional work in making online experiences more accessible and inclusive.

Murray Elementary Culinary Pilot Program

The Georgia Department of Education’s (GaDOE) Nutrition Team selected MES, along with eight other K-12 schools across Georgia, to participate in an initiative to enhance the school’s culinary program.

Empowering the Next Generation

Fort Campbell's Mahaffey Middle School (MS), a Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) institution, took a dynamic stride in educating its students about the significance of energy conservation and water preservation.

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Americas Region leads continuous improvement efforts aimed at advancing special education

DoDEA Americas regional and district leaders gathered recently for a Special Education Summit at the regional headquarters in Peachtree City, Georgia, to examine various components of special education services and discuss program advancements for Americas Region schools.

NASA Inspires Students

Staff and students at Bitz Intermediate School on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, launched into their summer break with a unique sendoff June 7 when National Aeronautics and Space Administration Public Affairs Specialist Trevor Brownlow stopped by the ...

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Melendez named principal of Barkley Elementary School

Mr. Hugh McKinnon, Community Superintendent for Fort Campbell Schools, is pleased to announce effective June 18, Ms. Nicole Melendez will become the new principal of Barkley Elementary School.

Effective June 18, Dr. Christopher Racek will become the new principal of Andre Lucas Elementary School.

Racek named new principal of Andre Lucas Elementary School

Mr. Hugh McKinnon, Community Superintendent for Fort Campbell Schools, is pleased to announce effective June 18, Dr. Christopher Racek will become the new principal of Andre Lucas Elementary School.

From Around DoDEA

Combined Federal Campaign

The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is the official workplace-giving campaign for Federal employees and retirees. The DoDEA CFC Campaign runs through Jan. 15, 2024.

Veterans Day

Veterans Day Message from Mr. Thomas M. Brady, Director of DoDEA.

American Education Week

During American Education Week. DoDEA joins the nation in raising awareness about the need to provide every child with a quality public education. Explore NEA's AEW toolkits.

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DoDEA Americas is Hiring Substitute Teachers

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