About Our School

School Mission/Vision

Mission

Educate, Engage, and Empower military-connected students to succeed in a dynamic world.

Vision

Excellence in Education for Every Student, Every Day, Everywhere

About Our School

Smith Elementary School was established in 1952 and had its grand opening on January 24, 1953. The school is named after Captain Harold D. Smith, an honored solider of WWII. Today, Smith ES services students of military and civilian personnel of the local U.S. military communities of Smith Barracks and Ramstein Air Base. Students come to Smith ES from base housing of Smith Barracks, Wetzel Housing, and local German communities that are in the bus zoning villages of Smith ES and Baumholder Middle/High School. 

In 2023, ground will be broken for a new 21st century school on the Wetzel Housing area, with a tentative opening date of Fall 2026. 

School Goals

Chain of Command

DoDEA's official photo of Mr. Richard Dye.

Mr. Richard Dye

Unit 23814
APO, AE 09034-3814
United States

0611-143-545-1225
Smith Elementary School official mascot Bulldog
Grades:
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K
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4th
5th
Enrollment: 329
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