BLUEPRINT for Continuous Improvement
DoWEA's five-year Strategic Blueprint for Continuous Improvement to guide the organization through 2030.
Welcome to Shape ES!
We strive to help students collaborate, learn, and solve problems in such a way that they grow academically, and socially.
Happy birthday, Navy!
The Department of the Navy was established on October 13, 1775.
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Students enrolled in DoWEA Schools are required to meet immunization requirements. Questions? Please contact your school nurse.
DoWEA Europe is Hiring
DoWEA Europe is looking to fill substitute teaching and educational aide positions across the region.
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SHAPE Elementary School is part of SHAPE Community Schools in the DoWEA Europe West District. SHAPE ES serves military connected students in PK to grade 5.
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Leading researcher inspires collaboration, growth at regional psychologist summit
School psychologists from across DoWEA Europe recently gathered for a three-day professional learning summit designed to strengthen collaboration and explore emerging research to enhance support for students throughout the region.
DoWEA Europe student helps shape modern Declaration of Aspirations at national summit
Two hundred fifty-one years ago, delegates from thirteen British colonies met in Philadelphia to draft a statement of shared principles and aspirations in what became the First Continental Congress. The debates begun in those meetings eventually led to the creation of the United States and, a decade later, the drafting of the Constitution that continues to guide our democracy today. This summer, 27 student-teacher teams from across the United States and its territories, including a team representing DoWEA Europe, returned to Philadelphia to explore that enduring legacy.
DoWEA Europe leaders set direction for upcoming school year at region’s annual summit
Department of War Education Activity’s Europe regional leaders united around key priorities for a student-focused school year during the summer Leadership Summit held July 27-31 at Kaiserslautern High School on Vogelweh Military Complex.
Director Paul Craft welcomes back students and families for School Year 2026/27
Mr. Paul Craft welcomed back students, family, and staff to DoWEA for the 2026/27 school year.
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National Principals Month
DoWEA celebrates National Principals Month in October. This celebration recognizes the contributions and impacts principals make in their schools and communities.
Bullying Prevention Month
DoWEA actively acknowledges National Bullying Prevention month in October in order to help educate and raise awareness of bullying prevention.
DoWEA expands college readiness opportunities for students
The Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) announced today the availability of an additional college readiness opportunity for students in grades 11–12 through the Classic Learning Test (CLT) during School Year 2026–2027.
DoWEA to implement new tools to support student growth
The Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) announced today that it will become a member of the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium beginning School Year 2026–2027.
Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, September 17
On September 17, U.S. citizens remember the blessings of liberty and are recognized for holding the responsibilities of citizenship.
Remembering September 11 - Service, Sacrifice, and Our Shared Commitment
On September 11, we pause to remember a day that forever changed our nation and honor the lives lost, the families who continue to carry that loss, and the many Americans who answered the call to serve in the days and years that followed.The signific...
National Day of Service and Remembrance, September 11
DoWEA honors those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 and strengthened our will as one nation and reminded us all about the power of freedom.
DoWEA Launches "From Feedback to Action" Campaign With Release of 2026 Stakeholder Survey Results
The Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) has launched its “From Feedback to Action” campaign with the release of its 2026 Stakeholder Feedback Survey results, highlighting what parents and students across DoWEA schools worldwide say is working well and where continued improvement is needed.
| Grade | Regular Hours | Instructional Hours | Wednesday Hours |
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| PK - 5 | 8:45 a.m. - 3:25 p.m. | 8:45 a.m. - 3:25 p.m. | 8:45 a.m. - 3:05 p.m. |
| (Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri) | (Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri) | (Early Release) |
| It is the responsibility of the parents or guardians to notify the school before 10:00 a.m. every time a student is absent. |
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