DoWEA Speaks - America 250
Amplifying our student voices and promoting global connections among military-connected students.
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We are committed to helping students 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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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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Trojan Bulletin
In this month’s Ankara EHS newsletter, families will get a quick look at the school lunch updates, including menu highlights and reminders.
DoWEA Announces State Winners for the Presidential AI Challenge
In April 2025, an executive order directed the establishment of the Presidential AI Challenge to expand artificial intelligence education for America’s youth. DoWEA is proud to recognize 2026 Presidential AI Challenge State Champion teams in nine DoWEA schools.
Ankara EHS Volleyball Teams Compete in Istanbul Tournament
The Ankara EHS girls and boys volleyball teams traveled to Istanbul to compete in a two-day tournament on Friday and Saturday, April 3 and 4. Facing strong competition from schools in both Istanbul and Ankara, the teams demonstrated skill, teamwork, ...
Ankara Elementary High School students prepare for First Lego League challenge through hands-on robotics
Robotics at Ankara Elementary High School (AEHS) has taken on a new shape this year, marking several significant firsts for the school’s First Lego League (FLL) program. In past years, the after-school robotics program was offered for 4th–8th graders, though participation typically consisted of only 4th–6th graders. This year, however, AEHS did not run an after-school robotics program at all, resulting in 4th- and 5th-graders not competing for the first time.
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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.
The Month of the Military Child
DoWEA joins the Department of War and the military community in honoring military families and their children for the sacrifices they make and the challenges they overcome.
DoWEA celebrates Month of the Military Child across schools worldwide
The Department of War Education Activity celebrates Month of the Military Child (MOMC) throughout April 2026, honoring the resilience, achievements and unique experiences of military-connected students across its global school system.
National Multilingual Learner Advocacy Month
DoWEA celebrates National Multilingual Learner Advocacy Month in April. Multilingualism, the ability to speak and understand more than one language, offers benefits that extend far beyond communication.
Leigh Johnson named Chief of Staff of DoWEA Europe
The Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) Europe Region announced the selection of Leigh Johnson as Chief of Staff for DoWEA Europe.
Students can share their stories for America’s Field Trip
Students are encouraged to submit entries for America’s Field Trip, a nationwide contest that invites people in grades 3–12 to share what America means to them.
Department of War Education Activity Announces Tiffany Hoben as Chief Academic Officer
Ms. Tiffany Hoben stepped into the role of Chief Academic Officer for the Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) on March 23, 2026.
| Grade | School Hours | Summer Hours |
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| PK - 12th |
(M-T-Th-F) 8:05 - 14:35 |
(M-F) 8:30 to 15:00 |
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Wednesday 8:05-13:35 |
Closed for Lunch 11:30 – 12:30 |
| It is the responsibility of the parents or guardians to notify the school every time a student is absent. |
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