Welcome Back to School SY 2025-26
August 18, 2025
It’s my pleasure to welcome DoDEA Pacific students and families to the 2025-26 school year! This week, K-12 students are returning to classrooms across our 46 schools in Guam, Korea, mainland Japan, and Okinawa.
In a few weeks, Universal Prekindergarten (UPK) will resume across the region as well. Our youngest learners are now an integral part of our school communities, and we are proud to provide them with a strong foundation for lifelong learning.
At DoDEA, military-connected students are at the heart of everything we do. We recognize the unique experiences and challenges that come with being a military child, and we are dedicated to supporting every student, every day. Whether your student is stepping into a DoDEA classroom for the first time or preparing to walk across the graduation stage, they’ll find a school community committed to their success.
It is our privilege to educate, engage and empower military-connected students, and we are honored to be part of your child’s academic journey.
Here’s to a fantastic school year!
Yours in Education,
Ms. Lois Rapp
DoDEA Pacific Region Director for Student Excellence
