DoWEA Speaks - America 250
Amplifying our student voices and promoting global connections among military-connected students.
Welcome to Vilseck ES!
We are committed to helping students reach their full academic potential, in an atmosphere of mutual respect and caring.
Vilseck Expects Success
"Vilseck Expects Success" means that Vilseck Elementary School sets high academic and behavioral standards for all students, believing in their potential to succeed. The school fosters a supportive environment, involving parents and the community in the educational process. This vision emphasizes continuous improvement and holistic development, preparing students for success in all areas of life.
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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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Vilseck Elementary School is part of Grafenwoehr Community Schools in the DoWEA Europe East District. Vilseck ES serves military connected students in PK to grade 5.
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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.
Paws, Purpose, and the Power of Connection
VILSECK, Germany – At Vilseck Elementary School, we believe that learning is most powerful when it reaches beyond the walls of our classrooms and connects students to the world around them. Our prekindergarten students experienced exactly that, whe...
Vilseck Elementary School Hosts First Annual Camp Read-A-Lot: A Family Literacy Night
VILSECK, Germany – Vilseck Elementary School recently transformed a rainy evening into a memorable literacy celebration during its Camp Read‑A‑Lot: A Family Literacy Night. Although originally planned for an outdoor setting, staff, volunte...
Vilseck Elementary students bring history and culture to life through Living Wax Museum
Vilseck Elementary School recently buzzed with excitement as fifth-grade students unveiled their Living Wax Museum, an immersive event where history, literature, science and pop culture came alive through student performances. Guided by Ms. Coss and Ms. Sizemore, students transformed weeks of research into engaging, character-driven presentations that captivated families, teachers and classmates.
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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.
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.
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.
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 | Regular Hours | Thursday Hours |
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| PK - 5 | 8:25 a.m. - 2:35 p.m. (Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri) | 8:25 a.m. - 1:35 p.m. |
| Administration Office | 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Monday - Friday) |
| It is the responsibility of the parents or guardians to notify the school every time a student is absent. |
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