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.

The National Science Foundation is accepting PAEMST nominations and applications for grades K-6 from now until Jan. 8, 2024.

First lady Jill Biden debuted The Military Children’s Corner, a new art display at the White House dedicated to our nation’s military children. The inaugural display features artwork from 11 military-connected students to include three from DoDEA: Autumn and Paris from E.A. White Elementary School in Fort Moore, Georgia and Jasmine from M.C. Perry High School in Iwakuni, Japan.

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

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.

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.