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We are committed to helping students reach their full academic potential, in an atmosphere of mutual respect and caring.
School Nursing Services
Students enrolled in DoDEA Schools are required to meet immunization requirements. Questions? Please contact your school nurse.
DoDEA Europe is Hiring
DoDEA Europe is looking to fill substitute teaching and educational aide positions across the region.
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Rota Elementary School is part of Rota Community Schools in the DoDEA Europe South District. Rota ES serves military connected students in PK to grade 5.
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The TORO Bulletin - Week of March 9th, 2026
The TORO Bulletin is the official weekly communication from Rota Elementary School, designed to keep families connected and informed. Each edition provides essential school news and community updates, along with up-to-date school calendars. The bulletin also serves as your primary resource for student club details, employment and volunteer opportunities, and other vital information regarding our school community.
The TORO Bulletin - Week of March 2nd, 2026
The TORO Bulletin is the official weekly communication from Rota Elementary School, designed to keep families connected and informed. Each edition provides essential school news and community updates, along with up-to-date school calendars. The bulletin also serves as your primary resource for student club details, employment and volunteer opportunities, and other vital information regarding our school community.
The TORO Bulletin - Week of February 23rd, 2026
The TORO Bulletin is the official weekly communication from Rota Elementary School, designed to keep families connected and informed. Each edition provides essential school news and community updates, along with up-to-date school calendars. The bulletin also serves as your primary resource for student club details, employment and volunteer opportunities, and other vital information regarding our school community.
The TORO Bulletin - Week of February 16th, 2026
The TORO Bulletin is the official weekly communication from Rota Elementary School, designed to keep families connected and informed. Each edition provides essential school news and community updates, along with up-to-date school calendars. The bulletin also serves as your primary resource for student club details, employment and volunteer opportunities, and other vital information regarding our school community.
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Music in Our Schools Month
DoDEA joins the National Association for Music Education and schools across the nation in celebrating Music in Our Schools Month (MIOSM) in March. The purpose of recognizing MIOSM in DoDEA is to highlight and advocate for music programs in our schools.
National Reading Month
DoDEA joins the National Education Association and schools across the nation in celebrating Read Across America on March 2nd and all year long to help motivate kids to read, bring the joys of reading to students of all ages, and make all children feel valued and welcome.
Educator of Promise
Nominations for the Educator of Promise Award will be accepted February 23 to March 20, 2026.
The Department Announces New Director of DoWEA
The Department is pleased to announce that Mr. Paul Craft will succeed Dr. Beth Schiavino-Narvaez as the Director of the Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA), effective March 9, 2026.
Love Teaching Week
DoDEA teachers share why they love to teach in honor of #LoveTeaching Week Feb. 14-21 — a campaign that celebrates teaching, leading, and learning in a way that unites and invigorates educators and those they inspire all around the world.
DoDEA Career and Technical Education Month
DoDEA celebrates CTE Month every February as a reminder to students that Career and Technical Education programs are available to all those who want to pursue a college education; enlist in the military; or enter directly into the workforce.
39 DoWEA High Schools Recognized on 2025 AP Honor Roll
The College Board announced that 39 Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) high schools have been named to the Advanced Placement (AP) School Honor Roll.
National School Counseling Week
National School Counseling Week will be celebrated February 2-6, 2026, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems.
| Grade | Regular Hours | Wednesdays | Office Hours |
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| PK - 5 | 8:05 a.m. - 2:35 p.m. | 8:05 a.m. - 1:35 p.m. | 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
| Â | (Mon., Tues., Thurs., & Fri) | Early Release | (Monday - Friday) |
| It is the responsibility of the parents or guardians to notify the school every time a student is absent. |
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