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Bob Hope Elementary School is part of Kadena AB Schools in the DoDEA Pacific South District. Bob Hope ES serves military students in PK to grade 5.
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Government Shutdown: What You Need to Know
The current appropriations provided by Congress expired September 30, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Without enactment of an appropriations bill or a continuing resolution, DoDEA, was required to execute plans for a lapse in appropriations (referred to as a "shutdown") the morning of Wednesday, October 1, 2025, Eastern Daylight Time.
Information for DoDEA Employees During Government Shutdown
This is updated information guidance is intended for DoDEA employees regarding the FY26 lapse in appropriations. DoD civilian employees will not receive pay or allowances during the shutdown period. Currently, the Government Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2019 provides that military personnel and other federal employees should receive retroactive backpay once a shutdown concludes.
Principal of the Year Program
The Department of Defense Education Activity will accept Principal of the Year (POY) nominations October 1-31, 2025.
Understanding The Blueprint for Continuous Improvement: Goal 1 - Student Excellence
DoDEA has launched its Blueprint for Continuous Improvement, a five-year strategic plan guiding our school system from 2025 through 2030.
Suicide Prevention Awareness
DoDEA is actively involved in Suicide Prevention activities and has a variety of resources available to support students in crisis.
DoDEA and CNIC Partner to Expand Non-Medical Counseling Support in Overseas Schools
New Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) officially signed to expand non-medical counseling services for military-connected students in DoDEA schools located on Navy installations overseas.
DoDEA Expands Advanced Academic Services to Middle School
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) is proud to announce the launch of Phase 3 of its Advanced Academic Program and Services (AAPS), expanding advanced academic support to middle school students across the system.This expansion refle...
Mr. Xavier K. Brown
Mr. Brown’s initiative, reliability, and leadership set a high standard for excellence in service. His performance exemplifies the values and mission of DoDEA.
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SY 25 - 26 School Instructional Hours |
SY 25 - 26 Tuesday Hours |
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0850 - 1525 |
0850 - 1425 |
Breakfast: 0815-0845
First Bell: 0845
Tardy Bell: 0850
Dismissal: 1525 / Early Dismissal Every Tuesday-1425
Pick-up and Drop-off
- Parents are permitted to drive cars to drop off and pick up students in the designated zones. Double parking may cause a hazardous situation and it is illegal. Cars may be ticketed.
- Parents are required to sign children out in the office when picking up children during the school day.
- If older siblings pick up children, establish a meeting place outside the building away from the flow of traffic.
Kindergarten
- Parents or the emergency contact for the student, or a sibling 12 years of age or older must drop off and pick up kindergarten students at their designated area. NO EXCEPTIONS.
- If a kindergarten student is picked up later than 2:30 twice within the school year, the students' sponsor will be notified. If the problems continues the sponsors command will be notified.
Rainy Day
In the event of rain, the office will make an announcement and students are to proceed to their classrooms.
Pedestrian Safety
Please adhere to all traffic laws and safe driving practices (i.e. speed limit of 10 km upon entering BHES grounds, no texting while driving, etc.) and to the directions of BHES staff who direct before and after school traffic.
