DoWEA Speaks - America 250
Amplifying our student voices and promoting global connections among military-connected students.
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 DoWEA Pacific middle and high schools.
School Nursing Services
Students enrolled in DoWEA Schools are required to meet immunization requirements. Questions? Please contact your school nurse.
DoWEA Pacific is Hiring
DoWEA 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 DoWEA Pacific South District. Lester MS serves military connected students in grades 6-8.
School News
Eighth graders take learning outside the classroom with epic Okinawa adventure
Lester MS eighth recently traded their desks and textbooks for the great outdoors during an unforgettable two-day study trip.
DoWEA students show their skills in Smithsonian art contest
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Each spring, students in DoWEA schools around the world showcase their artistic talents in the Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM)’s art contest. This year, their artworks showed off the special qualities that make their comm...
Building the future: The 10th annual Pacific South District Robotics Competition
Nineteen teams, 108 students spanning grades 2 - 8, gathered to put months of hard work to the test at the 10th Annual PAC South District Robotics Competition.
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.
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From Around DoWEA
White House launches Summer Reading Challenge
WASHINGTON (AP) — Second Lady Usha Vance is inviting children across the country to take part in the White House’s 2026 Summer Reading Challenge, a program that asks students entering kindergarten through eighth grade to read 12 books over the su...
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 Pacific South District earns Cognia Accreditation with Distinction
DoWEA Pacific South District has been awarded Accreditation with Distinction, the highest level of accreditation granted by Cognia, a globally recognized nonprofit organization that accredits schools and school systems.
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.
Decision Day
Celebrate Decision Day on May 1st – the day when DoWEA high-school seniors announce what they’ll be pursuing after graduation.
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.
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.
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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0720 - 1350 |
0700 - 1420 |
Tuesdays are Early Release days
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Tuesday Hours |
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| Office Hours | 0700 - 1420 |
| Instructional Day | 0720 - 1250 |
| SCHOOL CHAIN OF COMMAND | ||
| 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, Principal
645-7787 or 098-970-7787 (From cell)
District Superintendent’s Office
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.
DoDEA encourages all communication take place through official school email accounts.
