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 Gordon ES!
At Gordon Elementary, we prepare our students to be EXTRAORDINARY through high expectations, focused collaborations, progress monitoring, and differentiated instruction.
DoWEA Americas is Hiring
DoWEA Americas is looking to fill substitute teaching and educational aide positions across the region.
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Gordon Elementary School is part of the Fort Bragg Schools Community in the DoWEA Americas Mid-Atlantic District. Gordon ES serves students in PK to grade 5.
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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!
Welcome Back Message
Welcome Back, Gordon Patriots!On behalf of the entire Gordon Elementary School family, we are excited to welcome our students, families, staff, and community partners to a new school year! Whether you are returning or joining us for the first time, w...
First-grade, fourth-grade students collaborate on infant care project
First-grade students in Dr. Peaden’s class teamed with fourth-grade students in Ms. Jordan’s class for a hands-on Unit 9 Benchmark Advance Inquiry Project, fostering collaboration between younger and older learners while exploring the needs of infants.
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Annual AHERA Notification
DoWEA facilities have been inspected, or re-inspected, for Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) every three years as required by the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) of 1986.
New Classical Education Course Brings the Study of Western Civilization to DoWEA High School Students
The Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) is expanding opportunities for high school students to engage in a deeper study of history, philosophy, and the cultural foundations that have shaped the modern world through the new Western Civilization to 1500 course.
DoWEA Revises Blueprint for Continuous Improvement
The Department of War Education Activity released its 2026 Blueprint for Continuous Improvement, outlining the next phase of its multi-year roadmap to transform its operations, advance its mission, and support military-connected students worldwide.
DoWEA refines Blueprint for Continuous Improvement to strengthen student success
Director Paul Craft outlines DoWEA’s updated and refined Blueprint for Continuous Improvement, our strategic framework focused on supporting student success, strengthening family partnerships, and preparing students for an ever-changing future.
Matthew Kirby Announced as Americas Regional Director for Student Achievement
The Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) Director Paul Craft has named Matthew Kirby as the DoWEA Americas Regional Director for Student Achievement. He will be responsible for 50 schools serving military-connected students from prekindergarten through 12th grade in two districts located in seven states, Cuba, and Puerto Rico across three time zones. DoWEA Americas serves more than 20,000 students and nearly 4,000 employees.
Congratulations Class of 2026
DoWEA congratulates graduates and salutes their extraordinary accomplishments.
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.
| School Hours | Summer Hours | Regular Hours | 1st Wednesday of the Month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office Hours | 8:00 am - 3:30 pm | 7:30 am - 4:00 pm | 7:30 am - 4:00 pm |
| Students | 8:20 am - 3:05 pm | 8:20 am - 1:30 pm |
Early Checkouts: Please do not check out students from school after 2 p.m. or 1 p.m. Wednesdays.
| Cafeteria Hours | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfast | 8:00 am | 8:15 am |
| Lunch | 11:00 am | 1:00 pm |
