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 Ankara EHS!
We are committed to helping students reach their full academic potential, in an atmosphere of mutual respect and caring.
DoWEA Europe is Hiring
DoWEA Europe is looking to fill substitute teaching and educational aide positions across the region.
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Ankara Elementary High School is part of Ankara Community Schools in the DoWEA Europe South District. Ankara EHS serves military connected students in PK to grade 12.
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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...
The 2026 Patriot Games in August Will Celebrate the Next Generation
America’s next generation of leaders, competitors, and champions will take center stage Aug. 9-11 at the 2026 Patriot Games, a national athletic competition celebrating the character, determination, and excellence that define the American spirit.
Award Recognizes Proficiency in a Second Language
The Seal of Biliteracy (SOBL) is an official recognition that students have demonstrated proficiency in English and at least one other language.
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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.
DoWEA Revises Blueprint for Continuous Improvement
The Department of War Education Activity released its 2026 Blueprint for Continuous Improvement, outlining the next phase of its multi-year roadmap to transform its operations, advance its mission, and support military-connected students worldwide.
DoWEA refines Blueprint for Continuous Improvement to strengthen student success
Director Paul Craft outlines DoWEA’s updated and refined Blueprint for Continuous Improvement, our strategic framework focused on supporting student success, strengthening family partnerships, and preparing students for an ever-changing future.
Congratulations Class of 2026
DoWEA congratulates graduates and salutes their extraordinary accomplishments.
Mr. Theodore J. Kaiser
Mr. Kaiser strengthened leadership accountability across the region by delivering in-person training to more than 70 senior leaders and onboarding new leadership personnel.
White House launches Summer Reading Challenge
WASHINGTON (AP) — Second Lady Usha Vance is inviting children across the country to take part in the White House’s 2026 Summer Reading Challenge, a program that asks students entering kindergarten through eighth grade to read 12 books over the su...
| Grade | School Hours | Summer Hours |
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| PK - 12th |
(M-T-Th-F) 8:05 - 14:35 |
(M-F) 7:30 – 16:30 |
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Wednesday 8:05-13:35 |
| It is the responsibility of the parents or guardians to notify the school every time a student is absent. |
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