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Amplifying our student voices and promoting global connections among military-connected students.
Welcome to Wiesbaden ES!
We are committed to helping every child reach their full academic potential, in an atmosphere of mutual respect and caring.
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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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Wiesbaden Elementary School is part of Wiesbaden Community Schools in the DoWEA Europe Central District. Wiesbaden ES serves military connected students in SureStart to grade 5.
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Europe's DSE Fourth Quarter Messaging
As we enter the final months of the school year, our calendar quickly fills with the moments that make this time so meaningful—spring sports, prom, high school graduation, and important transitions from elementary to middle school and from middle to high school. These milestones reflect growth, achievement, and new beginnings for our students, and we are proud to celebrate each one alongside you.
Dachshund Digest - News Just for You!
Welcome to the Dachshund Digest, our school’s newsletter filled with exciting updates, important announcements, and fun happenings around our school!
DoWEA Mathletes connect across regions at the 2026 MATHCOUNTS State Competition
GIESSEN, Germany – Middle school students from DoWEA Europe and DoWEA Pacific came together for the 2026 MATHCOUNTS State Competition, demonstrating strong mathematical reasoning, perseverance, and collaboration across regions. While students in Eu...
Wiesbaden Elementary School's caring schools buddy system shines
WIESBADEN, Germany – Wiesbaden Elementary School’s Caring Schools Buddy System continues to strengthen its community by pairing older students with younger ones to foster mentorship, empathy, and friendship. Part of the DoWEA Europe Central Distr...
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DoWEA Shares Ambitious New Teacher Hiring Initiative
Tiffany Hoben, chief academic officer of the Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA), announced an ambitious new teacher hiring initiative.
DoWEA seeks educators and aides to support military-connected students
The Department of War Education Activity has fewer than 100 openings remaining for teachers and fewer than 150 openings remaining for aides in classrooms across the U.S. and around the globe for next school year.
DoWEA recognizes 2026 Presidential AI Challenge state champions
Student and educator teams at nine Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) schools have been selected as state champions in the 2026 Presidential AI Challenge.
Military Spouse Appreciation Month
Military Spouse Appreciation Month (MSAM) is observed annually in May to recognize the contributions, resilience, and sacrifices of military spouses and families.
National Speech-Language-Hearing Month
DoWEA celebrates National Speech-Language-Hearing Month in May. The purpose of recognizing SLHM in DoWEA is to highlight the professionals who support individuals with speech, language, and hearing disorders.
Decision Day
Celebrate Decision Day on May 1st – the day when DoWEA high-school seniors announce what they’ll be pursuing after graduation.
DoWEA Europe Announces 2027 District Teachers of the Year
The Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) Europe Region is pleased to announce its 2027 District Teachers of the Year.
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.
| Grade | Regular Hours | |
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| K - 5 |
0745am 0805am 0805 a.m. - 1430 p.m. |
K-5 Student supervision Instruction begins at 0810 a.m. |
| Sure Start | 0900 a.m. - 1430 p.m. | Instruction begins at 0900 a.m. |
| Admin & Office Staff | 0730 a.m. - 1530 p.m. | Students arrive at 0800 a.m., Instructional Day 0810 - 1430 p.m. |
| It is the responsibility of the parents or guardians to notify the school every time a student is absent. |
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The daily schedule at Wiesbaden Elementary School is as follows:
Kindergarten through Grade 5:
- 0745 Students Line Up with Morning Bell
- 0810 Students are Tardy-arrivals after this time require check in at the front office
- 1430 Dismissal for K-5
Every Thursday is an early dismissal at 1330. No after school clubs/activities will occur on Thursday. Half Days have a dismissal time of 1055. No lunch is served on half days.
