BLUEPRINT for Continuous Improvement
DoWEA's five-year Strategic Blueprint for Continuous Improvement to guide the organization through 2030.
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
Dragons in D.C.: Andersen Middle School student represents Guam at National History Day
Temidire Gbolade, a rising freshman at Guam High School who earned first place in the 2026 Guam History Day islandwide competition while an eighth-grade student at Andersen Middle School, represented Guam at National History Day in Washington, D.C., this summer.
Kadena Middle School librarian saves drowning teen
A Kadena Middle School librarian is being recognized for an act of bravery after rescuing a Japanese teenager from rough waters near Sunabe Seawall.
DoWEA Pacific Director for Student Excellence, Ms. Lois Rapp - Back to School Message
We’re excited to share a special message from the DoWEA Pacific Director for Student Excellence, Ms. Lois Rapp, as we kick off the 2026-27 school year!
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.
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From Around DoWEA
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.
Students arrive: 0705 (1st bell 0715)
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School Instructional Hours |
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.
