Zukeran ES

Zukeran ES is part of the Camp Foster Schools Community in the DoDEA Pacific South District. Zukeran ES serves students in PK to grade 5. Read More

2022

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A Heartfelt Farewell from the Principal and Assistant Principal

Thank you for being part of our school community. We are honored to serve you and look forward to all that lies ahead.

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End of SY 2024-25 Message from the DoDEA Pacific Region Director

This week, we will officially close out the 2024-25 school year – and what a year it has been! The students who walked into our classrooms last August will leave us this week with new knowledge, skills, experiences, and memories.

Pacific Transitioning: Helping Students Navigate Change

Zukeran Elementary School students in Okinawa participated in small group transition meetings, lunch buddy sessions, and guidance discussions to prepare for moving up a grade or transferring to schools in the U.S., Japan, or other DODEA schools, fostering confidence and community support.

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New Family Orientation (Last Name Beginning with A - L)

New family orientations consist of the Counselor's introduction and a student-led campus tour.

Thu, Aug 7 2025 , 12pm - 2pm JST

New Family Orientation (Last Name Beginning with M - Z)

New family orientations consist of the Counselor's introduction and a student-led campus tour.

Thu, Aug 7 2025 , 12pm - 2pm JST

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Meet and Greet - School Supply Drop Off

Meet your new teacher and drop off your school supplies if you like!

Fri, Aug 15 2025 , 11am - 12pm JST

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DoDEA to Launch Seal of Biliteracy Program in 2025-26 School Year

DoDEA will introduce the Seal of Biliteracy starting in the 2025-26 school year, recognizing high school graduates who demonstrate proficiency in English and in another language.

Mission: Back to School

The 2025-26 school year is just around the corner, and we’re kicking things off with a fun and inspiring challenge for students and families!

DoDEA Celebrates Class of 2025 with 2,795 Graduates

DoDEA is proud to announce the graduation of 2,795 students from its high schools across the Pacific, Americas, and Europe regions for School Year 2024–2025.

Congratulations Class of 2025

DoDEA congratulates graduates and salutes their extraordinary accomplishments.

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Dr. Quiana Obeng named Yokota Middle School principal

Dr. Jacqueline Ferguson, DoDEA Pacific East District Superintendent, is pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Quiana Obeng as Principal at Yokota Middle School.

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Ms. Amanda McDonald named Kinser Elementary School principal

Dr. Melissa Hayes, DoDEA Pacific South District Superintendent, is pleased to announce the selection of Ms. Amanda McDonald as principal of Kinser Elementary School

School Hours

SY 25 - 26 School Instructional Hours	SY 25 - 26 Duty Day Hours
0730 - 1400	0710 - 1430

Tuesdays are Early Release days

Tuesday Hours
Office Hours	0700 - 1530
School Hours	0725 - 1240

Breakfast served daily 0700-0725