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Students enrolled in DoDEA Schools are required to meet immunization requirements. Questions? Please contact your school nurse.
DoDEA Americas is Hiring
DoDEA Americas is looking to fill substitute teaching and educational aide positions across the region.
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Parker Elementary School is part of the Fort Rucker Schools Community in the DoDEA Americas Southeast District. Parker ES serves students in PK to grade 6.
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Parker Elementary Students Race into Math with Hot Wheels Lesson
Second-grade students at Ellis D. Parker Elementary School turned their classroom into a racetrack to explore measurement and distance in a hands-on math activity.
2027 Teacher of the Year Nominations
Mr. Brent L. Cook, DoDEA's 2026 Teacher of the Year, encourages nominations for the 2027 DoDEA Teacher of the Year.
Students and Teachers Unite to Create a Heartwarming Recipe Book for Families
The 4th grade students at Parker Elementary on Fort Rucker, Alabama, turned holiday cheer into a heartfelt gift for their families this Christmas.
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Monthly School Newsletter - Extra, Extra Read all about Parker ES News and Events upcoming in January
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From Around DoDEA
Love Teaching Week
DoDEA teachers share why they love to teach in honor of #LoveTeaching Week Feb. 14-21 — a campaign that celebrates teaching, leading, and learning in a way that unites and invigorates educators and those they inspire all around the world.
DoDEA Career and Technical Education Month
DoDEA celebrates CTE Month every February as a reminder to students that Career and Technical Education programs are available to all those who want to pursue a college education; enlist in the military; or enter directly into the workforce.
39 DoWEA High Schools Recognized on 2025 AP Honor Roll
The College Board announced that 39 Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) high schools have been named to the Advanced Placement (AP) School Honor Roll.
National School Counseling Week
National School Counseling Week will be celebrated February 2-6, 2026, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems.
DoDEA Stakeholder Feedback Survey (SFS)
DoDEA will conduct a Stakeholder Feedback Survey January 29 through March 13. Parents and students will receive notifications through their DSIS email address.
Teacher of the Year Program
Do you know a teacher who has had a positive impact on your child, your child's school, or your community? Learn about the Teacher of the Year program.
DoDEA Announces Dr. Kewanis Kennedy as 2026 Principal of the Year
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) proudly announces that Dr. Kewanis Kennedy, principal of Marshall Elementary School at Fort Campbell, KY, has been selected as the 2026 DoDEA Principal of the Year.
Two students to represent DoDEA at 2026 United States Senate Youth Program
The United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) has announced that high school students Mr. Michael Carbone and Ms. Ava Ellis will represent DoDEA during the 64th annual USSYP Washington Week, to be held March 7-14, 2026.
| School Hours | Regular Hours | ERD Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Office Hours | 7:00 am - 4:00 pm | 7:00 am - 4:00 pm |
| K - 6 Students | 8:10 am - 3:10 pm | 8:10 am - 2:25 pm |
| Pre-K AM Students | 8:10 am - 10:55 am | 8:10 am - 10:55 am |
| Pre-K PM Students | 12:30 pm - 3:10 pm | 12:30 pm - 2:25 pm |
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ERD (Early Release) is the Second TUESDAY of every month
