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 Iwakuni IS!
We are committed to providing all students opportunities to succeed academically, socially, and through extra-curricular activities.
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Students enrolled in DoWEA Schools are required to meet immunization requirements. Questions? Please contact your school nurse.
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Iwakuni Intermediate School is part of MCAS Iwakuni Schools in the DoWEA Pacific East District. Iwakuni IS serves military connected students in 3rd to 5th grade.
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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, Mr. 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.
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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.
DoWEA Expands Middle School Athletic Opportunities Worldwide
The Department of War Education Activity is expanding middle school sports globally, ensuring that every DoWEA middle school student will have access to athletic opportunities beginning this winter.
Annual AHERA Notification
DoWEA facilities have been inspected, or re-inspected, for Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) every three years as required by the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) of 1986.
Tuesdays are Early Release days
| Regular Hours | Lunch Hours | Tuesday Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office Hours | 0730 - 1530 | ||
| School Hours | 0755 - 1435 1st Bell - 0750 2nd Bell - 0755 |
1130 - 1230 | Early Dismissal at 1330 |
The first bell rings at 0750 and class begins promptly at 0755. Supervision for students does not begin until 0745. Students should not arrive at school before this time.
Dismissal for all students is at 1435. Early dismissal and half‐day schedule dismissal is at 1045. Every Tuesday students will be dismissed at 1330 for teachers to receive professional development. Once students have been dismissed, children are expected to leave the campus promptly.
