Department of Defense Education Activity

DoDEA Topic Archive : Observances

Memorial Day

Memorial Day

Memorial Day, which is celebrated on the last Monday in May, honors service members who have died in military service to the nation.

National School Nurse Day

National School Nurse Day

DoDEA joins the nation in celebrating the specialized practice of school nursing on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. This celebration recognizes the contributions school nurses make every day, particularly in times of crisis, to improve the safety, health, and academic success of all students.

Decision Day

Decision Day

Celebrate Decision Day on May 1st – the day when DoDEA high-school seniors announce what they’ll be pursuing after graduation.

Earth Day

Earth Day

DoDEA celebrates Earth Day on April 22nd each year. Earth Day is an event dedicated to raising awareness about the various environmental challenges that face our planet.

Holocaust Remembrance

Holocaust Remembrance

DoDEA joins the world in honoring the six million Jews murdered in the Holocaust—as well as the millions of non-Jewish victims of Nazi persecution. Holocaust Days of Remembrance week will be observed April 16 - 23, 2023.

Music in Our Schools Month

Music in Our Schools Month

DoDEA joins the National Association for Music Education and schools across the nation in celebrating Music in Our Schools Month (MIOSM) in March. The purpose of recognizing MIOSM in DoDEA is to highlight and advocate for music programs in our schools.