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 Kessler ES!
The school mascot, a soaring Eagle, was selected as representative of the school's high expectations and goals.
Happy birthday, Air Force!
The Department of the Air Force was established on September 18, 1947.
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Kessler Elementary School is part of the Fort Stewart Schools Community in the DoWEA Americas Southeast District. Kessler ES serves students in PK to grade 6.
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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!
Commemorating America250: A Message from Director Paul Craft
As the nation commemorates the 250th anniversary of the United States, DoWEA Director Paul Craft shares a message highlighting the enduring principles of freedom, liberty, equality, and self-governance that continue to shape the country. In this vide...
The 2026 Patriot Games in August Will Celebrate the Next Generation
America’s next generation of leaders, competitors, and champions will take center stage Aug. 9-11 at the 2026 Patriot Games, a national athletic competition celebrating the character, determination, and excellence that define the American spirit.
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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.
Suicide Prevention Awareness
DoWEA is actively involved in Suicide Prevention activities and has a variety of resources available to support students in crisis.
DoWEA appoints family and stakeholder engagement officers for Mid-Atlantic and Southeast districts
Americas Director for Student Achievement Matthew Kirby has announced the appointment of Dr. Andrea Marr as Family and Stakeholder Engagement Officer for the Americas Mid-Atlantic District and Hugh McKinnon as Family and Stakeholder Engagement Officer for the Americas Southeast District.
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.
| School Hours | Regular Hours | 2nd Tuesday of each Month |
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| Students | 8:15 am - 3:00 pm | 8:15 am - 2:15 pm |
| Cafeteria Hours | Start | End |
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| Breakfast | 7:45 am | 8:05 am |
| Lunch | 10:45 am | 12:30 pm |
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| Monday-Friday | 7:30 am | 4:00 pm |
