DOWEA Parker Elementary School

08/21/2026

As the 2026–27 school year begins across DoWEA Americas, our military-connected students deserve strong, steady classrooms led by dedicated educators.

DoWEA is still hiring talented teachers, educational aides, and substitutes to support schools across the region — including Fort Knox and Fort Rucker.

Whether you are a certified teacher ready for competitive federal benefits, a military spouse seeking meaningful career opportunities, or someone passionate about supporting military families, we want to hear from you.

Join a high-performing team that takes care of its educators and prioritizes student success.

Explore current opportunities and apply:
https://www.dodea.edu/jobs

08/10/2026

🎒✨ Ready, Set, SCHOOL! ✨🎒

Today, DoWEA Americas Southeast District is kicking off what is sure to be an amazing school year full of learning!

Parents, share those first-day smiles with us! 😎📚🍎

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08/08/2026

08/04/2026

2026-27 Free & Reduced-Price Meals

Families living on military installations may be eligible for free or reduced-price school meals for the 2026-27 school year.

Applications opened July 1 and can be submitted anytime. Prior-year benefits continue for up to 30 operating school days; after that, a new application is required.

Watch this short video for details on how to apply, income guidelines, and more: https://youtu.be/oc3gcARoJ7M

DoWEA Americas — supporting our military-connected students and families.

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08/03/2026

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!

In the video, he outlines our focus on academic excellence, character development, and parent partnership through the DoWEA Blueprint, and reinforces the personal electronic devices policy to support focused learning.

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anZKis-iF6g&t=10s

Here’s to a great school year for our military-connected students and families!

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07/14/2026

Join us in welcoming Matthew Kirby as the new DoWEA Americas Regional Director for Student Achievement. Congratulations, and welcome to the team!

DoWEA is pleased to welcome Matthew Kirby as the new Americas Regional Director for Student Achievement.

A U.S. Naval Academy graduate, former Navy Surface Warfare Officer, educator, and founder of Liberty Classical Schools, Kirby brings a wealth of leadership experience and a deep commitment to academic excellence. In his new role, he will support more than 20,000 military-connected students and nearly 4,000 employees across 50 schools spanning seven states, Cuba, and Puerto Rico.

“Kirby’s background in military service, entrepreneurial leadership, and passion for classical learning and school choice position him well to lead the Americas region at this important time,” said DoWEA Director Paul Craft. “He sees the clear connection between excellent schools, strong military communities, and the readiness of our warfighting force.”

Please join us in welcoming Matthew Kirby to the DoWEA team as we continue our mission of preparing military-connected students for success in school, service, and life.

07/14/2026

One vision. One mission. Learn how DoWEA's updated 2026 Blueprint for Continuous Improvement is shaping student success across our schools.

07/04/2026

📢 Important Notice 📢

ASPEN is currently down and will be unavailable until July 14th.

At this time, there is no access to ASPEN for registration. We appreciate your patience and understanding while the system is being restored.

We will share updates as soon as access is available again. Thank you!

04/22/2026

We were honored to welcome the Commanding General and his team to our school today, along with our superintendent, Dr. Laliberte. They spent time visiting classrooms and engaging with our amazing students, making it a truly memorable experience for all.

A special thank you to Ms. Kannada and Dr. Beard-Archie for warmly welcoming our guests and showcasing the heart of our wonderful school community. Days like today remind us how special our school truly is!