BLUEPRINT for Continuous Improvement
DoWEA's five-year Strategic Blueprint for Continuous Improvement to guide the organization through 2030.
Welcome to West Point MS!
We are looking forward to another terrific year with an outstanding school climate and curricular and extra-curricular rigor.
Happy birthday, Navy!
The Department of the Navy was established on October 13, 1775.
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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DoWEA Americas launches new parent feedback webpage
DoWEA Americas has launched a new webpage designed to make it easier for parents to share questions, ideas and feedback about their children’s schools.
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.
DoWEA Americas Director for Student Excellence, Mr. Matthew Kirby - Back to School Message
We’re excited to share a special message from the new DoWEA Americas Director for Student Excellence, Mr. Matthew Kirby, as we kick off the 2026-27 school year!
West Point students showcase creativity and effort in combined art exhibit
Students from kindergarten through eighth grade displayed their artistic work during a combined elementary and middle school art show at West Point Elementary School on May 19.
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Bullying Prevention Month
DoWEA actively acknowledges National Bullying Prevention month in October in order to help educate and raise awareness of bullying prevention.
National Principals Month
DoWEA celebrates National Principals Month in October. This celebration recognizes the contributions and impacts principals make in their schools and communities.
DoWEA expands college readiness opportunities for students
The Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) announced today the availability of an additional college readiness opportunity for students in grades 11–12 through the Classic Learning Test (CLT) during School Year 2026–2027.
DoWEA to implement new tools to support student growth
The Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) announced today that it will become a member of the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium beginning School Year 2026–2027.
Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, September 17
On September 17, U.S. citizens remember the blessings of liberty and are recognized for holding the responsibilities of citizenship.
Remembering September 11 - Service, Sacrifice, and Our Shared Commitment
On September 11, we pause to remember a day that forever changed our nation and honor the lives lost, the families who continue to carry that loss, and the many Americans who answered the call to serve in the days and years that followed.The signific...
National Day of Service and Remembrance, September 11
DoWEA honors those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 and strengthened our will as one nation and reminded us all about the power of freedom.
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.
| Hours | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|
| Office | 7:00 a.m. | 3:30 p.m. |
| Students: Monday - Friday | 7:20 a.m. | 2:20 p.m |
| Early Release: 1st Wednesday of the month | 7:20 a.m. | 12:45 p.m. |
- Students will be in their classrooms by the tardy bell to be counted present.
- Students arriving after 7:25 a.m. are counted tardy.
- Notify the school as soon as possible at WPMS.Attendance@dodea.edu if a student will be tardy or absent.
