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 Arnn ES!
We strive for academic excellence while maintaining a safe, nurturing, fun and creative environment for all students.
Happy birthday, Air Force!
The Department of the Air Force was established on September 18, 1947.
Principal
Main Office
John O. Arnn Elementary School is part of Camp Zama Schools in the DoWEA Pacific East District. Arnn ES serves military connected students in PK to grade 5.
School News
Dragons in D.C.: Andersen Middle School student represents Guam at National History Day
Temidire Gbolade, a rising freshman at Guam High School who earned first place in the 2026 Guam History Day islandwide competition while an eighth-grade student at Andersen Middle School, represented Guam at National History Day in Washington, D.C., this summer.
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, Ms. 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.
Events
Resources
Follow us on Social Media
From Around DoWEA
Remembering September 11 - Service, Sacrifice, and Our Shared Commitment
On September 11, we pause to remember a day that forever changed our nation and honor the lives lost, the families who continue to carry that loss, and the many Americans who answered the call to serve in the days and years that followed.The signific...
National Day of Service and Remembrance, September 11
DoWEA honors those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 and strengthened our will as one nation and reminded us all about the power of freedom.
DoWEA Launches "From Feedback to Action" Campaign With Release of 2026 Stakeholder Survey Results
The Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) has launched its “From Feedback to Action” campaign with the release of its 2026 Stakeholder Feedback Survey results, highlighting what parents and students across DoWEA schools worldwide say is working well and where continued improvement is needed.
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.
Summer Office Hours:
Open from 0800-1500
Closed for Lunch from 1200-1300
Regular Office Hours (during the school year):
| Regular Hours | Tuesday Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Office Hours | 0730- 1530 | |
| School Hours | 0810 - 1436 | 0810 - 1330 |
Tuesdays are Early Release days
