About Our School

School Mission/Vision

Our Mission

Dexter Elementary will educate, engage, and empower military-connected students to ensure high levels of learning for all students.

Our Vision

We believe in excellence in education for every student, every day, everywhere. We envision a school in which staff:

  • Demonstrate a personal commitment to the academic success and well-being of each student by working together in collaborative teams
  • Equip our students with the skills and tools to be leaders in the world of advancing technology
  • Create a safe effective learning environment to help students reach their greatest potential

About Our School

Background Information: Dexter is a member of the DoDEA Southeast School District and is located on Main Post at Fort Moore, Georgia. Dexter serves children in grades Prekindergarten through 5th Grade.

Our school was named in honor of Major Herbert J. Dexter, a Vietnam War Hero. He was a member of the Screaming Eagles 101st Airborne. Major Dexter lost his life in the battle of An Ninh during the Vietnam War. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross posthumously. Our mascot, Herbie the eagle, and our school colors of red, white, and blue, appropriately represent the courage and bravery of our namesake, Major Dexter.

"Don't Pull Back, Don't Pull Back" - Major Herbert J. Dexter and the Vietnam War.

A Note from The Virtual Wall - On 18 September 1965 the recently arrived 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division launched Operation GIBRALTAR, an air assault aimed at VC and North Vietnamese units headquartered at An Ninh, a tiny village located about 28 kilometers east-northeast of the Brigade's base at An Khe. Major Dexter, the Battalion Operations Officer, was one of the men killed in the assault; a summary of the action and a list of the US servicemen who died as a result of it can be found on The Virtual Wall's " Battle of An Ninh" page.

School Goals

Students will have high academic achievement in math and literacy.

Reading – Emphasis on writing
To achieve a school-wide score of at least 7 points above the multi-year average for each year from SY 2023 to SY 2025 prospectively.

Math – Emphasis on Mathematical Teaching Practices (MTPs) and Standards for Mathematical Practices (SMPs)
To achieve a school-wide score of at least 7 points above the multi-year average for each year from SY 2023 to SY 2025 prospectively.

Chain of Command

Ms. Maureen Barefield, DoDEA employees official photo.

Ms. Maureen Barefield

99 Yeager Ave Bldg 1400
Fort Moore, GA 31905-6522
United States

762-524-6490
Dexter Elementary School official mascot
Grades:
PK
K
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Enrollment: 295
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