Darby ES

Jack N. Darby Elementary School is part of CFA Sasebo Schools in the DoDEA Pacific East District. Darby ES serves military connected students in Sure Start to grade 5. Read More

2022

The System of Distinction award recognizes schools and systems that truly stand out in their service to learners. Many members of the Cognia Global Network seek accreditation from Cognia, which is earned as the result of extensive internal preparation and a review by a team of outside educators.

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End of SY 2024-25 Message from the DoDEA Pacific Region Director

This week, we will officially close out the 2024-25 school year – and what a year it has been! The students who walked into our classrooms last August will leave us this week with new knowledge, skills, experiences, and memories.

Message from Dr. Narvaez to all parents

In light of the President’s recent Executive Orders titled "Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government" and “Ending Radical Indoctrination in K-12 Schooling,” DoDEA is conducting an operational compliance review to ensure alignment with the Executive Orders.

Welcome Back to School SY 2024-25

To our new DoDEA Pacific Region educators, welcome! Whether you are joining us in Guam, Korea, mainland Japan or Okinawa, you are joining an incredible team of professionals.

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First Day of School

First day of school, Welcome back! Let's have a great school year!

Mon, Aug 18 2025, All day

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Labor Day - No School

Observed the first Monday in September, Labor Day is an annual celebration of the social and economic achievements of American workers. The holiday is rooted in the late nineteenth century, when labor activists pushed for a federal holiday to recogni...

Mon, Sep 1 2025, All day

First Day of School P-K

First day of school for P-K. Welcome back! Let's have a great school year!

Wed, Sep 3 2025, All day

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DoDEA to Launch Seal of Biliteracy Program in 2025-26 School Year

DoDEA will introduce the Seal of Biliteracy starting in the 2025-26 school year, recognizing high school graduates who demonstrate proficiency in English and in another language.

Mission: Back to School

The 2025-26 school year is just around the corner, and we’re kicking things off with a fun and inspiring challenge for students and families!

DoDEA Celebrates Class of 2025 with 2,795 Graduates

DoDEA is proud to announce the graduation of 2,795 students from its high schools across the Pacific, Americas, and Europe regions for School Year 2024–2025.

Congratulations Class of 2025

DoDEA congratulates graduates and salutes their extraordinary accomplishments.

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Dr. Quiana Obeng named Yokota Middle School principal

Dr. Jacqueline Ferguson, DoDEA Pacific East District Superintendent, is pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Quiana Obeng as Principal at Yokota Middle School.

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Ms. Amanda McDonald named Kinser Elementary School principal

Dr. Melissa Hayes, DoDEA Pacific South District Superintendent, is pleased to announce the selection of Ms. Amanda McDonald as principal of Kinser Elementary School

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	Regular Hours	Tuesday Hours
Office Hours	0700 - 1630
School Hours	0755 - 1430	0755 - 1330
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Mission: Back to School

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