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We strive for academic excellence while maintaining a safe, nurturing, fun and creative environment for all students.
Schools At A Glance
Schools at a Glance provide stakeholders with information about DoEA Pacific middle and high schools.
School Nursing Services
Students enrolled in DoWEA Schools are required to meet immunization requirements. Questions? Please contact your school nurse.
DoWEA Pacific is Hiring
DoWEA Pacific is looking to fill substitute teaching and educational aide positions across the region.
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Kadena Middle School is part of Kadena AB Schools in the DoWEA Pacific South District. Kadena MS serves military connected students in grades 6-8.
School News
DoWEA Pacific hosts middle school Book Battle
Dozens of middle school students across the Pacific logged into their Chromebooks on Thursday, March 19, for the DoWEA Pacific Book Battle.
Pacific South launches inaugural middle school Geography Bee
(DoWEA) Pacific South District proudly hosted its first annual Middle School Geography Bee on March 18, 2026, at the District Office aboard Kadena Air Base.
2027 Teacher of the Year Nominations
Mr. Brent L. Cook, DoDEA's 2026 Teacher of the Year, encourages nominations for the 2027 DoDEA Teacher of the Year.
Okinawa middle schoolers take part in holiday cultural exchange event
Okinawa middle schoolers take part in holiday cultural exchange event hosted by the Chatan Tourism Design Lab General Incorporated Association and Chatan Town
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From Around DoWEA
Meet the new Director of DoWEA
DoWEA Director Paul Craft shares his gratitude for the opportunity to lead the organization and highlights the vital mission of serving more than 66,000 military‑connected students and their families.
The Month of the Military Child
DoWEA joins the Department of War and the military community in honoring military families and their children for the sacrifices they make and the challenges they overcome.
DoWEA celebrates Month of the Military Child across schools worldwide
The Department of War Education Activity celebrates Month of the Military Child (MOMC) throughout April 2026, honoring the resilience, achievements and unique experiences of military-connected students across its global school system.
National Multilingual Learner Advocacy Month
DoWEA celebrates National Multilingual Learner Advocacy Month in April. Multilingualism, the ability to speak and understand more than one language, offers benefits that extend far beyond communication.
Students can share their stories for America’s Field Trip
Students are encouraged to submit entries for America’s Field Trip, a nationwide contest that invites people in grades 3–12 to share what America means to them.
Department of War Education Activity Announces Tiffany Hoben as Chief Academic Officer
Ms. Tiffany Hoben stepped into the role of Chief Academic Officer for the Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) on March 23, 2026.
Future Leaders Represent DoWEA in the United States Senate Youth Program
Humphreys High School senior Ava Ellis and Wiesbaden High School junior Michael Carbone represented the Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) as delegates to the United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) in Washington, D.C.
Ms. Amy Phillips selected as principal at M.C. Perry Primary
DoWEA Pacific East District Superintendent Dr. Jacqueline Ferguson is pleased to announce the selection of Ms. Amy Phillips as principal of M.C. Perry Primary School.
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SY 25 - 26 School Instructional Hours |
SY 25 - 26 Duty Day Hours |
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0725 - 1415 |
0705 - 1445 |
Tuesdays are Early Release days
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Tuesday Hours | ||
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Office Hours |
0705 - 1445 |
0705 - 1445 |
Office Hours |
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School Hours |
0725 - 1415 |
0725 - 1255 |
School Hours |
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Homeroom |
0725 - 0730 |
0725 - 0730 |
Homeroom |
KDMS SY 25-26 Bell Schedule
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A/B day Bell Schedule |
Tuesday Bell Schedule |
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Block 1 |
0725 - 0850 |
Block 1 |
0725 - 0835 |
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Block 2 |
0855- 1020 |
Block 2 |
0840 - 0950 |
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Block 3 |
1025 - 1225 |
Block 3 |
0955 - 1140 |
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A Lunch - 1025 - 1055 B Lunch - 1110 - 1145 C Lunch - 1155 - 1225 |
A Lunch - 0955 - 1025 B Lunch - 1032- 1102 C Lunch - 1110 - 1140 |
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Block 4 |
1230 - 1355 |
Block 4 |
1145 - 1255 |
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Seminar Schedule |
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Attendance/Check Seminar Tracker 1230 - 1240 |
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Session 1 |
1245 - 1315 |
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Session 2 |
1320 - 1355 |
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