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Amplifying our student voices and promoting global connections among military-connected students.
Welcome to Iwakuni MS!
We have a knowledgeable support staff, who work with the teachers, classes, and students individually to bring about a welcoming, caring environment.
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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Iwakuni Middle School is part of MCAS Iwakuni Schools in the DoWEA Pacific East District. Iwakuni MS serves military connected students in 6th to 8th grade.
School News
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...
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.
DoWEA Pacific wraps up soroban workshops across Japan
DoWEA students in grades 3-5 participated in this year’s soroban workshops, a Japanese cultural learning opportunity during which student participants learn what soroban is and how to calculate numbers using soroban tools.
DoWEA Announces State Winners for the Presidential AI Challenge
In April 2025, an executive order directed the establishment of the Presidential AI Challenge to expand artificial intelligence education for America’s youth. DoWEA is proud to recognize 2026 Presidential AI Challenge State Champion teams in nine DoWEA schools.
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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.
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.
Decision Day
Celebrate Decision Day on May 1st – the day when DoWEA high-school seniors announce what they’ll be pursuing after graduation.
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.
Tuesdays are Early Release Days (Modified Day)
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Date |
Office Hours |
A/B Schedule |
Class Hours |
Lunch Times |
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Monday |
0730 - 1530 |
Normal Day |
0755-1440 |
6th/7th/8th 1230-1315 |
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Tuesday |
0730 - 1530 |
Modified Day |
0755-1340 |
6th/7th/8th 1145-1230 |
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Wednesday |
0730 - 1530 |
Normal Day |
0755-1440 |
6th/7th/8th 1230-1315 |
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Thursday |
0730 - 1530 |
Normal Day |
0755-1440 |
6th/7th/8th 1230-1315 |
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Friday |
0730 - 1530 |
Normal Day |
0755-1440 |
6th/7th/8th 1230-1315 |
Please note that school is closed on all Federal holidays.
Summer office schedule, unless otherwise posted:
Monday - Friday: 0800-1500, closed 1200-1300 for lunch
