Yokota West ES

Yokota West Elementary School is part of Yokota AB Schools in the DoDEA Pacific East District. Yokota West ES serves military connected students in PK to grade 5. Read More

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DoDEA's official photo of Ms. Lois Rapp. DoDEA Pacific Director for Student Excellence.

End of SY 2024-25 Message from the DoDEA Pacific Region Director

This week, we will officially close out the 2024-25 school year – and what a year it has been! The students who walked into our classrooms last August will leave us this week with new knowledge, skills, experiences, and memories.

Battle of the Books draws high participation at Yokota West

Yokota West Elementary hosted a Battle of the Books “for the books” on Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Building Staff Resilience: Mendel Elementary and Yokota West Elementary Staff Bond Over Minion-Themed Kickball Game

The staff of Mendel ES and Yokota West ES recently came together for a fun-filled, Minion-themed kickball game, fostering teamwork and camaraderie.

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First Day of School

First day of school, Welcome back! Let's have a great school year!

Mon, Aug 18 2025, All day

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First Day of School K-5

Mon, Aug 18 2025, All day

Labor Day - No School

Observed the first Monday in September, Labor Day is an annual celebration of the social and economic achievements of American workers. The holiday is rooted in the late nineteenth century, when labor activists pushed for a federal holiday to recogni...

Mon, Sep 1 2025, All day

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DoDEA to Launch Seal of Biliteracy Program in 2025-26 School Year

DoDEA will introduce the Seal of Biliteracy starting in the 2025-26 school year, recognizing high school graduates who demonstrate proficiency in English and in another language.

Mission: Back to School

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!

DoDEA Celebrates Class of 2025 with 2,795 Graduates

DoDEA is proud to announce the graduation of 2,795 students from its high schools across the Pacific, Americas, and Europe regions for School Year 2024–2025.

Congratulations Class of 2025

DoDEA congratulates graduates and salutes their extraordinary accomplishments.

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Dr. Quiana Obeng named Yokota Middle School principal

Dr. Jacqueline Ferguson, DoDEA Pacific East District Superintendent, is pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Quiana Obeng as Principal at Yokota Middle School.

Dr. Lucille Sutherland named Kadena Elementary principal

Dr. Melissa Hayes, DoDEA Pacific South District Superintendent, is pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Lucille Sutherland as principal of Kadena Elementary School

School Hours

Tuesdays are Early Release days

	Regular Hours	Tuesday Hours
Office Hours	0700 - 1600
School Hours	0745 - 1400	0745 - 1300
Lunch Hours	1020 - 1130
Summer Office Hours	0800-1500

First Bell: 0745
Second Bell: 0750
Recess/Lunch: 1020-1130
Dismissal: 1400

Mission: Back to School

Welcome to Yokota West ES!

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End of SY 2024-25 Message from the DoDEA Pacific Region Director

Battle of the Books draws high participation at Yokota West

Building Staff Resilience: Mendel Elementary and Yokota West Elementary Staff Bond Over Minion-Themed Kickball Game