Tarawa Terrace ES

Tarawa Terrace Elementary School is part of Camp Lejeune Schools in the DoDEA Americas Mid-Atlantic District. Tarawa Terrace ES serves students in PK to grade 5. Read More

The U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools (ED-GRS) is a public engagement initiative for school sustainability that is structured as a federal recognition award. By highlighting schools, districts, postsecondary institutions, and early learning centers’ cost-saving, health promoting, and performance-enhancing sustainability practices, ED-GRS celebrates these institutions and brings more attention to their work.

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The U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools (ED-GRS) Program, which was launched in 2011, is an awards program that recognizes the most innovative schools in the Nation based on three achievement areas.

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Parents, students applaud AVID course

The AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) Course is a college and career readiness course designed to build students’ confidence in their academic habits.

Message from Dr. Narvaez to all parents

In light of the President’s recent Executive Orders titled "Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government" and “Ending Radical Indoctrination in K-12 Schooling,” DoDEA is conducting an operational compliance review to ensure alignment with the Executive Orders.

Station Rotation Transform Early Childhood Education in DoDEA's 21st Century Learning

Station Rotations Transform Early Childhood Education in DoDEA’s 21st Century Learning

The Department of Defense Education Activity continues implementing innovative strategies to ensure increasing levels of student success in their 21st-century classrooms.

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Memorial Day Federal Holiday - No School

Memorial Day, which is celebrated on the last Monday in May, honors service members who have died in military service to the nation.

Mon, May 26 2025, All day

Lejeune High School Graduation

Congratulations, Lejeune High School class of 2025!

Fri, May 30 2025, All day

Last Day of School!

Last day of school for Camp Lejeune community schools. Have a great summer!

Fri, Jun 6 2025, All day

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Miles Shea named 2025 DoDEA Principal of the Year

The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) proudly announces that Miles Shea, principal of Quantico Middle High School in Quantico, VA, has been selected as the 2025 DoDEA Principal of the Year.

The Month of the Military Child

DoDEA joins the Department of Defense 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

DoDEA 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.

Educator of Promise

Nominations for the Educator of Promise Award were accepted until March 28, 2025.

Americas Seeks To Hire Educational Aides

Join Our Team! Are you interested in a rewarding career where you can make a difference? DoDEA Americas is looking to fill educational aide positions across the region.

Music in Our Schools Month

DoDEA joins the National Association for Music Education and schools across the nation in celebrating Music in Our Schools Month (MIOSM) in March. The purpose of recognizing MIOSM in DoDEA is to highlight and advocate for music programs in our schools.

School Hours

Grade	Regular Hours	Wednesday Hours
PK - 5	8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.	8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Students who are eating breakfast may enter building beginning at 8:00. All other students arrive between 8:15-8:25.

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School News

Parents, students applaud AVID course

Message from Dr. Narvaez to all parents

Station Rotations Transform Early Childhood Education in DoDEA’s 21st Century Learning

Events

Memorial Day Federal Holiday - No School

Lejeune High School Graduation

Last Day of School!

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Camp Lejeune Community Calendar SY 25-26

DoD School Liaison Program

Immunization Requirements SY 24-25

Camp Lejeune Elementary Supply List SY 24-25

Camp Lejeune Community Calendar SY 24-25

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