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Ankara EHS Elementary Students Explore Aqua Vega Aquarium

Published on November 25, 2025
Students from Ankara EHS recently took part in a school trip to Aqua Vega Aquarium, one of Ankara’s popular educational attractions. The visit gave them the chance to see marine life up close, learn about aquatic ecosystems, and enjoy a fun scavenger hunt designed by their teachers.
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Night of the Arts: A Symphony of Creativity

Published on December 11, 2025
The annual winter Night of the Arts event was a showcase of the visual, musical, and dramatic arts. From an educational standpoint, however, the performances and exhibitions represented the culmination of months of student learning and growth. Students explored, learned, practiced, and perfected fundamentals in art, music, drama, and communication through a variety of lessons and activities.
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DoDEA Europe Expands Prekindergarten in Second Year of Rollout

Published on September 2, 2025
Ramstein Elementary School welcomed 120 prekindergarten students this week as part of the second year of DoDEA Europe’s phased rollout of prekindergarten. With eight classes, Ramstein now hosts the largest prekindergarten program in DoDEA Europe.
DoDEA Europe Celebrates a Year of Student Activities and Achievements

DoDEA Europe Celebrates a Year of Student Activities and Achievements

Published on June 16, 2025
As the 2024-2025 school year draws to a close, the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Europe reflects on another successful season of student activities, offering military-connected students across Europe opportunities for growth, learning, and leadership. From the performing arts to STEM competitions, leadership training, and emerging programs, DoDEA Europe’s diverse portfolio of events has provided life-changing educational experiences that will stay with students long after the final bell rings.
Month of the Military Child

DoDEA Europe is proud to celebrate the Month of the Military Child

Published on March 18, 2025
DoDEA Europe is proud to celebrate the Month of the Military Child (MoMC) across 64 schools in 8 countries, shining a spotlight on the strength, resilience, and courage of military-connected children. This month, our schools are hosting a wide range of events that include clap-ins, purple shirt days, interactive activities, performances by school bands, and more — all aimed at recognizing the vital role military children play in supporting their families and communities.
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Innovative heart rate monitor technology reinvigorates high school physical education instruction

Published on March 31, 2025
DoDEA Europe has successfully integrated wristwatch heart rate monitor (HRM) technology into high school physical education (PE) classes across Europe. This initiative highlights a strong collaboration among IT specialists, educational technologists (ETs), instructional systems specialists (ISS), and teacher support networks through job-alike Focus Collaboration Time (FCT).
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Ankara EHS Students Triumph at DoDEA State Competition in Wiesbaden, Germany

Published on March 6, 2025
Highlights from the DoDEA State 2025 Mathcounts Competition this week! Our mathletes–Narmin Guliyeva, Chaeyoung Cha, Kateryna Chernysheva, and Mehriban Ibrahimzade–earned first place in the Team Competition, and the team Captain, Narmin Guliyeva, placed second in the Individual Competition. Congratulations Trojans!
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The Importance of Kindness: Lessons from Margaret Wise Brown's "The Important Book"

Published on March 4, 2025
The Ankara EHS Information Center Specialist, Dr. Carla Kelly, read Margaret Wise Brown to the elementary students during their Library Specials.
Margaret Wise Brown is a beloved author known for her children's books, such as Goodnight Moon. One of her special books, The Important Book, teaches us to see the value in everyday things. It helps children understand that even simple things can be very important.
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Sculpting Minds: Ms. Mack's Creative Approach to Art Education and Utilizing Anchor Standards for Writing

Published on February 26, 2025
Art education plays a crucial role in fostering creativity, critical thinking, and cultural awareness among students. One of the most engaging ways to explore art standards is through sculpture. At Ankara Elementary High School, students are using sculpture as a hands-on, immersive learning experience that connects them to broader societal, cultural, and historical contexts.
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Elementary School Thanksgiving Potluck

Published on November 26, 2024
Join us in celebrating the spirit of Thanksgiving at our annual potluck! This year, we had an incredible turnout, with parents and families coming together to share a delightful array of homemade dishes. The event was filled with laughter, delicious ...

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