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.
School Nursing Services
Students enrolled in DoWEA Schools are required to meet immunization requirements. Questions? Please contact your school nurse.
DoWEA Americas is Hiring
DoWEA Americas is looking to fill substitute teaching and educational aide positions across the region.
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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.
School News
DoWEA students show their skills in Smithsonian art contest
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Each spring, students in DoWEA schools around the world showcase their artistic talents in the Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM)’s art contest. This year, their artworks showed off the special qualities that make their comm...
A Reflection from Dexter Administration
We close the year reflecting on growth, resilience, and strong community. Students showed courage and curiosity, staff created supportive, high-expectation environments, and families strengthened our partnership. Together, we built a culture of belonging and success. Thank you for a meaningful year. Wishing all a restful summer and continued growth ahead.
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From Around DoWEA
White House launches Summer Reading Challenge
WASHINGTON (AP) — Second Lady Usha Vance is inviting children across the country to take part in the White House’s 2026 Summer Reading Challenge, a program that asks students entering kindergarten through eighth grade to read 12 books over the su...
DoWEA Shares Ambitious New Teacher Hiring Initiative
Tiffany Hoben, chief academic officer of the Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA), announced an ambitious new teacher hiring initiative.
DoWEA seeks educators and aides to support military-connected students
The Department of War Education Activity has fewer than 100 openings remaining for teachers and fewer than 150 openings remaining for aides in classrooms across the U.S. and around the globe for next school year.
DoWEA recognizes 2026 Presidential AI Challenge state champions
Student and educator teams at nine Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) schools have been selected as state champions in the 2026 Presidential AI Challenge.
Decision Day
Celebrate Decision Day on May 1st – the day when DoWEA high-school seniors announce what they’ll be pursuing after graduation.
National Speech-Language-Hearing Month
DoWEA celebrates National Speech-Language-Hearing Month in May. The purpose of recognizing SLHM in DoWEA is to highlight the professionals who support individuals with speech, language, and hearing disorders.
Military Spouse Appreciation Month
Military Spouse Appreciation Month (MSAM) is observed annually in May to recognize the contributions, resilience, and sacrifices of military spouses and families.
DoWEA Americas Announces 2027 District Teachers of the Year
The Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) Americas Region is pleased to announce its 2027 District Teachers of the Year.
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.
Summer Office Hours (May 26th to July 31st)
Monday -Friday: 8:00am - 3:00pm
Regular Office Hours
Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
