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E. J. King Middle High School is part of the CFA Sasebo Schools Community in the DoWEA Pacific East District. King MHS serves military connected students in grades 6-12.
School News
E.J. King NTHS chapter tops 5,200 schools in career development
The NTHS chapter at E.J. King MHS has been awarded the prestigious NTHS Core Four Excellence Award, one of the highest honors given by the organization.
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
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.
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.
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.
DoWEA Pacific announces 2027 District Teachers of the Year
The Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) Pacific Region is pleased to announce its 2027 District Teachers of the Year.
| Regular Hours | Tuesday Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Office Hours | 0700 - 1600 Monday-Friday Closed Federal Holidays | 0745-1330 - Early Release on Tuesdays |
| School Hours | 0745 - 1430 Monday-Wednesday-Thursday-Friday | |
| 0740 - Students allowed in the building | ||
| 0745 - Class in session | ||
| 1430 - Students are released Mon., Wed., Thurs., & Fri. |
Supervision is not provided for students who arrive earlier than 0725 or remain on campus later than 1500 unless they are participating in a supervised school activity. These procedures are designed for the safety and well-being of the students. All school employees (administration, faculty, and staff) can be contacted via email using the following format: Firstname.Lastname@dodea.edu.