DoWEA Speaks - America 250
Amplifying our student voices and promoting global connections among military-connected students.
Welcome to West Point MS!
We are looking forward to another terrific year with an outstanding school climate and curricular and extra-curricular rigor.
School Nursing Services
Students enrolled in DoWEA Schools are required to meet immunization requirements. Questions? Please contact your school nurse.
DoWEA Americas is Hiring
DoWEA Americas is looking to fill substitute teaching and educational aide positions across the region.
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West Point Middle School is part of the West Point Schools Community in the DoWEA Americas Mid-Atlantic District. West Point MS serves students in grades 6-8.
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Grown up and giving back: Former DoWEA students now serving in DoWEA
For many military‑connected students, DoWEA schools are more than classrooms – they are places of stability between PCS moves, where lifelong relationships are formed across continents and cultures.
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.
West Point Middle School students celebrate creativity, craft and collaboration
Students enrolled in band at West Point Middle School recently took part in the fifth annual Band Olympics, a four-week competition that highlighted musical skill mastery and teamwork.
2027 Teacher of the Year Nominations
Mr. Brent L. Cook, DoWEA's 2026 Teacher of the Year, encourages nominations for the 2027 DoWEA Teacher of the Year.
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From Around DoWEA
DoWEA Shares Ambitious New Teacher Hiring Initiative
Tiffany Hoben, chief academic officer of the Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA), announced an ambitious new teacher hiring initiative.
DoWEA seeks educators and aides to support military-connected students
The Department of War Education Activity has fewer than 100 openings remaining for teachers and fewer than 150 openings remaining for aides in classrooms across the U.S. and around the globe for next school year.
DoWEA recognizes 2026 Presidential AI Challenge state champions
Student and educator teams at nine Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) schools have been selected as state champions in the 2026 Presidential AI Challenge.
National Speech-Language-Hearing Month
DoWEA celebrates National Speech-Language-Hearing Month in May. The purpose of recognizing SLHM in DoWEA is to highlight the professionals who support individuals with speech, language, and hearing disorders.
Decision Day
Celebrate Decision Day on May 1st – the day when DoWEA high-school seniors announce what they’ll be pursuing after graduation.
Military Spouse Appreciation Month
Military Spouse Appreciation Month (MSAM) is observed annually in May to recognize the contributions, resilience, and sacrifices of military spouses and families.
DoWEA Americas Announces 2027 District Teachers of the Year
The Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) Americas 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.
| Hours | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|
| Office | 7:00 a.m. | 3:00 p.m. |
| Students: M,T,W,Th,F | 7:20 a.m. | 2:20 p.m |
