Principal's Corner

Parents & Sponsors:

Welcome to the Baumholder community! We look forward to meeting you and becoming partners in the education of your student(s).

Smith ES serve Prekindergarten (PK) - 5th grade students and we have the core content areas of literacy, math, science, and social studies, taught in coordinated instructional blocks so that students who need support and extensions from small group specialists can co-teach with classroom teachers each day.

Our support staff includes teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESoL), Special Education: Learning Impairment Teacher (LI), Advanced Academics Program and Services (AAPS), Strategic Literacy Interventionist (SLI), Special Education: Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), and Math Interventionist. Our electives include Physical Education, Music, Library, Counseling, Keyboarding/Tech Skills, Critical Thinking Skills, and Host Nation.

After school programs offer students exciting after school activities such as Engineering Design/Robotics Club, Fitness Club, Yearbook Club, Art Clubs, and Music Clubs.

Smith ES faculty and staff are committed to each child’s success in every developmental area - academics, social, and behavioral. We extend a warm welcome to you from all of us.

School News

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 December 16, 2025
As we enter the holiday season, I want to extend my heartfelt appreciation to each of you. Your dedication, support, and partnership play a vital role in helping our school communities flourish. Our students continue to show remarkable resilience, curiosity, and determination—qualities that shine brightly, especially during this special time of year, thanks to the encouragement and care they receive from families and teachers alike.
DoDEA's official photo of Mr. Richard Dye.

Mr. Richard Dye

Unit 23814
APO, AE 09034-3814
United States

+49 (0)6317-106-6060
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