BLUEPRINT for Continuous Improvement
DoWEA's five-year Strategic Blueprint for Continuous Improvement to guide the organization through 2030.
DoWEA Speaks - America 250
Amplifying our student voices and promoting global connections among military-connected students.
Welcome to Dexter ES!
We are excited about the school year and the opportunity to continue serving our military-connected families.
Happy birthday, Air Force!
The Department of the Air Force was established on September 18, 1947.
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Dexter Elementary School is part of Fort Benning Schools in the DoWEA Americas Southeast District. Dexter ES has military connected students in PK to grade 5.
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A Message from Herbie: Welcome Visitors, Safety First!
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The Eagle's Nest
Welcome to The Eagle's Nest: Dexter Elementary’s monthly newsletter where our Mission and Vision take flight! Packed with soaring student highlights, staff shout-outs, and joyful learning moments, this is your go‑to source for all the amazing things happening across our campus. From classrooms to community events, The Eagle's Nest keeps you connected, informed, and inspired as we learn and lead together.
2027 DoWEA Principal of the Year Nominations Now Open
Now Accepting Nominations for the 2027 DoWEA Principal of the Year Program!
Director Paul Craft welcomes back students and families for School Year 2026/27
Mr. Paul Craft welcomed back students, family, and staff to DoWEA for the 2026/27 school year.
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National Day of Service and Remembrance, September 11
DoWEA honors those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 and strengthened our will as one nation and reminded us all about the power of freedom.
DoWEA Launches "From Feedback to Action" Campaign With Release of 2026 Stakeholder Survey Results
The Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) has launched its “From Feedback to Action” campaign with the release of its 2026 Stakeholder Feedback Survey results, highlighting what parents and students across DoWEA schools worldwide say is working well and where continued improvement is needed.
Suicide Prevention Awareness
DoWEA is actively involved in Suicide Prevention activities and has a variety of resources available to support students in crisis.
DoWEA appoints family and stakeholder engagement officers for Mid-Atlantic and Southeast districts
Americas Director for Student Achievement Matthew Kirby has announced the appointment of Dr. Andrea Marr as Family and Stakeholder Engagement Officer for the Americas Mid-Atlantic District and Hugh McKinnon as Family and Stakeholder Engagement Officer for the Americas Southeast District.
Family and Stakeholder Engagement Officers to strengthen communication and partnerships
The Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) is introducing Family and Stakeholder Engagement Officers (FSEOs) across the agency.
Principal of the Year Program
The Department of War Education Activity is pleased to announce that nominations for the 2027 Principal of the Year will be accepted Aug. 24 to Sept. 18, 2026.
The DoWEA Seal of Biliteracy Award: Open for SY26-27
The Seal of Biliteracy Award program celebrates language biliteracy while directly supporting national security priorities by developing future service members fluent in languages critical to United States mission interests.
DoWEA Expands Middle School Athletic Opportunities Worldwide
The Department of War Education Activity is expanding middle school sports globally, ensuring that every DoWEA middle school student will have access to athletic opportunities beginning this winter.
Regular Instructional Day (Monday- Friday)
| PreK-5th Grade | 8:30 AM - 3:15 PM |
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Early Release (2nd Tuesday of the month)
| PreK-5th Grade | 8:30 AM -2:30 PM |
*Every 2nd Tuesday will be an early release day. All other Tuesdays will be regular school hours.
Breakfast
Breakfast is from 8:00 a.m. - 8:25 a.m.
All students must be in their classrooms by 8:30 to be counted present.
Students arriving to class after 8:30 are counted tardy.
Lunch
Lunch is served from 11:30 - 1:05 depending on the grade level.
Please note that no outside fast food is allowed in the cafeteria.
Regular Office Hours
Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Summer Office Hours (May 26th to July 31st)
Monday -Friday: 8:00am - 3:00pm
