BLUEPRINT for Continuous Improvement
DoWEA's five-year Strategic Blueprint for Continuous Improvement to guide the organization through 2030.
DoWEA Speaks - America 250
Amplifying our student voices and promoting global connections among military-connected students.
Welcome to Darby ES!
We work in partnership with parents, students, and teachers to achieve high academic success.
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.
Principal
Main Office
Jack N. Darby Elementary School is part of CFA Sasebo Schools in the DoWEA Pacific East District. Darby ES serves military connected students in Sure Start to grade 5.
School News
Kadena Middle School librarian saves drowning teen
A Kadena Middle School librarian is being recognized for an act of bravery after rescuing a Japanese teenager from rough waters near Sunabe Seawall.
DoWEA Pacific Director for Student Excellence, Mr. Lois Rapp - Back to School Message
We’re excited to share a special message from the DoWEA Pacific Director for Student Excellence, Ms. Lois Rapp, as we kick off the 2026-27 school year!
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.
Commemorating America250: A Message from Director Paul Craft
As the nation commemorates the 250th anniversary of the United States, DoWEA Director Paul Craft shares a message highlighting the enduring principles of freedom, liberty, equality, and self-governance that continue to shape the country. In this vide...
Events
Resources
Follow us on Social Media
From Around DoWEA
Suicide Prevention Awareness
DoWEA is actively involved in Suicide Prevention activities and has a variety of resources available to support students in crisis.
Mr. Brian Hyden
Mr. Hyden significantly enhanced facility operations, safety, and mission readiness across one of DoWEA’s most geographically dispersed districts, supporting 21 schools throughout Japan.
Family and Stakeholder Engagement Officers to strengthen communication and partnerships
The Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) is introducing Family and Stakeholder Engagement Officers (FSEOs) across the agency.
Principal of the Year Program
The Department of War Education Activity is pleased to announce that nominations for the 2027 Principal of the Year will be accepted Aug. 24 to Sept. 18, 2026.
The DoWEA Seal of Biliteracy Award: Open for SY26-27
The Seal of Biliteracy Award program celebrates language biliteracy while directly supporting national security priorities by developing future service members fluent in languages critical to United States mission interests.
DoWEA Expands Middle School Athletic Opportunities Worldwide
The Department of War Education Activity is expanding middle school sports globally, ensuring that every DoWEA middle school student will have access to athletic opportunities beginning this winter.
Annual AHERA Notification
DoWEA 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.
New Classical Education Course Brings the Study of Western Civilization to DoWEA High School Students
The Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) is expanding opportunities for high school students to engage in a deeper study of history, philosophy, and the cultural foundations that have shaped the modern world through the new Western Civilization to 1500 course.
| Regular Hours | Tuesday Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Office Hours | 0700 - 1630 | |
| School Hours | 0755 - 1430 | 0755 - 1330 | Lunch Hours |
