Welcome to Lester MS!
We are committed to helping students reach their full academic potential, in an atmosphere of mutual respect and caring.
Schools At A Glance
Schools at a Glance provide stakeholders with information about DoDEA Pacific middle and high schools.
School Nursing Services
Students enrolled in DoDEA Schools are required to meet immunization requirements. Questions? Please contact your school nurse.
DoDEA Pacific is Hiring
DoDEA Pacific is looking to fill substitute teaching and educational aide positions across the region.
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Lester Middle School is part of Camp Lester Schools in the DoDEA Pacific South District. Lester MS serves military connected students in grades 6-8.
School News
Lester Middle School and American Red Cross Okinawa partner in lifesaving skills education
Lester MS launched a new partnership with American Red Cross Okinawa, expanding opportunities for students and staff to learn essential lifesaving skills.
2027 Teacher of the Year Nominations
Mr. Brent L. Cook, DoDEA's 2026 Teacher of the Year, encourages nominations for the 2027 DoDEA Teacher of the Year.
Okinawa middle schoolers take part in holiday cultural exchange event
Okinawa middle schoolers take part in holiday cultural exchange event hosted by the Chatan Tourism Design Lab General Incorporated Association and Chatan Town
Student journalists unite at Far East Journalism
More than 105 high school journalism students representing DoDEA-Pacific schools across Japan, Okinawa, Guam, and Korea gathered at Dragon Hill Lodge in Yongsan, Seoul for the annual Far East Journalism Conference Oct. 27–30, 2025.
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From Around DoDEA
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.
National Reading Month
DoDEA joins the National Education Association and schools across the nation in celebrating Read Across America on March 2nd and all year long to help motivate kids to read, bring the joys of reading to students of all ages, and make all children feel valued and welcome.
Educator of Promise
Nominations for the Educator of Promise Award will be accepted February 23 to March 20, 2026.
The Department Announces New Director of DoWEA
The Department is pleased to announce that Mr. Paul Craft will succeed Dr. Beth Schiavino-Narvaez as the Director of the Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA), effective March 9, 2026.
Love Teaching Week
DoDEA teachers share why they love to teach in honor of #LoveTeaching Week Feb. 14-21 — a campaign that celebrates teaching, leading, and learning in a way that unites and invigorates educators and those they inspire all around the world.
39 DoWEA High Schools Recognized on 2025 AP Honor Roll
The College Board announced that 39 Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) high schools have been named to the Advanced Placement (AP) School Honor Roll.
DoDEA Career and Technical Education Month
DoDEA celebrates CTE Month every February as a reminder to students that Career and Technical Education programs are available to all those who want to pursue a college education; enlist in the military; or enter directly into the workforce.
National School Counseling Week
National School Counseling Week will be celebrated February 2-6, 2026, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems.
Students arrive: 0705 (1st bell 0715)
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SY 25 - 26 School Instructional Hours |
SY 25 - 26 Duty Day Hours |
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0715 - 1410 |
0655 - 1440 |
Tuesdays are Early Release days
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Tuesday Hours |
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| Office Hours | 0700 - 1515 |
| Instructional Day | 0720 - 1250 |
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| Classroom Teacher |
645-7787 |
or 098-970-7787 (From cell) |
| Team Leader |
645-7787 |
or 098-970-7787 (From cell) |
| Assistant Principal |
645-7787 |
or 098-970-7787 (From cell) |
Dr. Will Penner, PrincipalÂ
645-7787 or 098-970-7787 (From cell)
District Superintendent’s OfficeÂ
634-1204 or 098-961-1204 (From cell)
We ask that you follow the chain of command when possible. Meet with the classroom teacher or set up a phone conference. During the conference:
1. Specify the concern/problem
2. Create a plan
3. Create a timeline.
See Home and School Communication Partnership for more details.
*Parent/Teacher Conferences: contact the office.
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DoDEA encourages all communication take place through official school email accounts.
