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Published on January 12, 2026
Universal Prekindergarten (UPK) students at Smith Elementary School invited the entire school community to celebrate learning during a schoolwide clothing-themed week marking the completion of their “Clothes” instructional unit. Held Jan. 5–9, the week combined hands-on learning with creativity and school spirit, allowing students and staff to take part in daily dress-up themes that reflected what UPK students had been exploring in class.
Published on November 18, 2025
Smith Elementary School had a special touchdown this week when Atlanta Falcons cheerleaders and Fritz the Falcon brought sports spirit and storytelling fun to kindergarten students.
Published on November 6, 2025
Students in Ms. Ritter’s Universal Pre-Kindergarten class at Smith Elementary School are learning more than just their ABCs — they’re also learning how to brush their teeth and why it’s important.
Published on October 31, 2025
Trevor Romain, celebrated author, speaker, and co-founder of the Anchored 4 Life program, made a memorable visit to Smith Elementary this fall, bringing his signature blend of humor, heart, and healing to the school community.
Published on October 20, 2025
Smith Elementary School’s Pre-K Bulldogs had an unforgettable experience this week when members of the local fire department visited the school to teach fire safety and showcase their bright red firetruck.
Published on September 2, 2025
Ramstein Elementary School welcomed 120 prekindergarten students this week as part of the second year of DoDEA Europe’s phased rollout of prekindergarten. With eight classes, Ramstein now hosts the largest prekindergarten program in DoDEA Europe.
Published on June 10, 2025
On June 9, the 5th grade students of Smith Elementary School gathered with pride and excitement for their Celebrating Success event, marking the culmination of a year filled with hard work, growth, and achievement.The ceremony honored students with P...
Published on June 5, 2025
The fourth and fifth grade Anchored 4 Life (A4L) crew from Smith Elementary School wrapped up their school year with an unforgettable end-of-year team building field trip to Fun Forest in Homburg, Germany. This exciting outing wasn’t just about fun—it was a celebration of the students’ dedication, leadership, and commitment to building a stronger school community.
Published on April 21, 2025
On April 9, Smith Elementary School was awash in vibrant hues as students took part in the PTO Tie-Dye Frenzy, an event honoring military children as part of the school’s “Purple Up” celebration.
Published on April 14, 2025
Please join us April 21-25 as we celebrate all things mathematic!
Published on April 10, 2025
Attention: The April SAC meeting has been cancelled due to having no agenda items. The last SAC meeting of SY24/25 will be held on Monday, May 19, 2025. This is an open meeting but will consist of three required Committee agenda items at a minim...
Published on March 18, 2025
DoDEA Europe is proud to celebrate the Month of the Military Child (MoMC) across 64 schools in 8 countries, shining a spotlight on the strength, resilience, and courage of military-connected children. This month, our schools are hosting a wide range of events that include clap-ins, purple shirt days, interactive activities, performances by school bands, and more — all aimed at recognizing the vital role military children play in supporting their families and communities.
Published on April 7, 2025
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Published on March 31, 2025
Smith Elementary School in Baumholder, Germany, recently hosted an exhilarating STEAM Night, drawing over 300 students, siblings, and parents for an evening of hands-on learning and fun. Organized by Renee Stotz, the school's dedicated Educational Technologist, the event featured a variety of engaging stations manned by enthusiastic teachers and volunteers from the University of Maryland Global Campus, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, and the Baumholder Middle High School Robotics Club.
Published on March 17, 2025
Smith Elementary School recently celebrated its 4th annual Vocabulary Parade as part of Read Aloud Week, showcasing the creativity and enthusiasm of students from Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) through 5th grade.
Published on March 6, 2025
Smith Elementary recently hosted its second annual Masked Reader event, an innovative initiative designed to foster a love for reading. The event featured 12 teachers reading books while cleverly disguised, challenging students to guess their identities.
Published on October 30, 2024
Please be sure to email Nurse Lasley with proof of your child's flu vaccine. Thank you.
Published on May 31, 2024
Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA)-Europe, in partnership with the U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Europe District, and local government officials came together to hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Baumholder Elementary School on Wetzel Kaserne, May 29.
Published on April 19, 2024
Baumholder’s Smith Elementary School celebrates Month of the Military Child with guest speaker Julia Furman
Published on November 30, 2023
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