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The 2025-26 school year is just around the corner, and we’re kicking things off with a fun and inspiring challenge for students and families!

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Mission: Back to School for SY 2025-2026

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Our staff care about the well-being of our students and providing a safe place to learn. 

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Heroes Elementary School is part of the Camp Lejeune Schools Community in the DoDEA Americas Mid-Atlantic District. Heroes ES serves students in PK to grade 5.

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DoDEA Americas Mid-Atlantic District Shines in Accreditation Review, Proving Excellence for Military-Connected Students

DoDEA Americas Mid-Atlantic District Shines in Accreditation Review, Proving Excellence for Military-Connected Students

The DoDEA Americas Mid-Atlantic District has achieved a remarkable score of 353 on the Cognia Index of Education Quality (IEQ), surpassing the network average of 296, as noted in the May 21, 2025, Accreditation Engagement Review. This recognition from Cognia, a globally respected nonprofit that accredits schools for their commitment to high standards in teaching, learning, and leadership, underscores the district’s dedication to military-connected students. Excelling on Cognia’s 4-point scale with scores of 3.5 in Culture of Learning, 3.4 in Leadership for Learning, 3.3 in Engagement of Learning, and 3.3 in Growth in Learning—well above network averages—the district fosters a supportive environment with strong teacher-student relationships, innovative technology like a 1:1 Chromebook ratio, and programs such as Focused Collaboration and STEAM activities. Ranked as the top U.S. school system for 4th and 8th graders in the 2024 NAEP, DoDEA’s global curriculum and tailored support make it a standout choice for military families, a commitment echoed by Superintendent Ryan Smith as the district plans to share findings and drive further improvements.

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DoDEA Announces Strategic Future Ready DoDEA Initiative to Strengthen Support for Military-Connected Students

The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) has launched a comprehensive, mission-aligned transformation of its organizational structure in direct support of the Department of Defense’s (DoD) Workforce Acceleration and Recapitalization Initiative. This strategic realignment is designed to better serve military-connected students and families through smarter resource allocation, strengthened leadership and professional development, and enhanced support at every level of the school system.
Yoshikazu (Ken) Oshiro was selected as DoDEA's Employee of the Quarter for the First Quarter of 2025.

Mr. Yoshikazu (Ken) Oshiro

First Quarter
2025
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Mr. Oshiro serves as the lead of the Network Operations Center (NOC), and his contributions have been nothing short of extraordinary. He fosters a collaborative, team-oriented work environment, inspiring his peers across the global DoDEA IT network.

School Hours

Grade Regular Hours Early Release Wednesday
PK - 5 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Office Hours 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Teacher Hours 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Breakfast is available beginning at 8:00 AM. Students should begin arriving for breakfast at this time to ensure they have time to eat. They are dismissed to class at 8:20 AM.

8:00 AM Students may enter the building through the gym, where they will line up with their class either in the Gym or Cafeteria
8:20 AM Students are dismissed to class. Gym doors close and students will enter the building through the front entrance
8:30 AM Bell - Instructional Day Begins
8:31 AM Students are counted as tardy
8:33 AM National Anthem and Pledge

Students arriving after 8:31 AM are considered tardy and must be signed in by a parent/guardian.

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Heroes ES

100 Barnett Way
Camp Lejeune, NC 28547
United States

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910-939-7310

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