Hispanic Heritage observations began in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and were expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period. The expansion was enacted into law on August 17, 1988, on the approval of Public Law 100-402.

DoDEA is actively involved in Suicide Prevention activities and has a variety of resources available to support students in crisis.

DoDEA facilities have been inspected, or re-inspected, for Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) every three years as required by the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) of 1986.

DoDEA celebrates Women’s Equality Day and the passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution which guarantees all American women the right to vote.

Students enrolled in DoDEA schools are required to meet immunization requirements. The influenza (flu) immunization deadline is December 1, 2023. Questions? Please contact your school nurse.

Beginning SY 23/24, the DoDEA Security Management Division is adding the Standard Response Protocol "Hold" as a response to non-emergency situations in schools and changing the name of “Lockout” to “Secure.”