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Ansbach Elementary School is part of the Ansbach Community Schools in the DoDEA Europe East District. Ansbach ES serves students in Sure Start to grade 5.
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Fifth Graders Strengthen Student Voice Through Socratic Seminar
In Ms. Rudolph’s fifth-grade classroom at Ansbach Elementary School, student discourse has taken center stage through the intentional use of Socratic Seminar, an instructional strategy aligned with College and Career Readiness Standards (CCRS) that emphasizes meaningful academic conversation, student engagement, and curriculum alignment.
2027 Teacher of the Year Nominations
Mr. Brent L. Cook, DoDEA's 2026 Teacher of the Year, encourages nominations for the 2027 DoDEA Teacher of the Year.
Ansbach Elementary Choir Brings American Swing to Rothenburg’s Historic Weihnachtsmarkt
The Ansbach Elementary School Choir continued a cherished holiday tradition Dec. 11 with a performance at the world-famous Rothenburg ob der Tauber Weihnachtsmarkt, marking the 13th consecutive year U.S. military-connected students have shared their music in the historic medieval town.
Ansbach Elementary Student Council Leads Schoolwide Efforts in Service and Giving
Ansbach Elementary School’s Student Council demonstrated strong leadership and community spirit this month through two successful fundraising initiatives that brought students together in support of others.
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From Around DoDEA
Love Teaching Week
DoDEA teachers share why they love to teach in honor of #LoveTeaching Week Feb. 14-21 — a campaign that celebrates teaching, leading, and learning in a way that unites and invigorates educators and those they inspire all around the world.
39 DoWEA High Schools Recognized on 2025 AP Honor Roll
The College Board announced that 39 Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) high schools have been named to the Advanced Placement (AP) School Honor Roll.
DoDEA Career and Technical Education Month
DoDEA celebrates CTE Month every February as a reminder to students that Career and Technical Education programs are available to all those who want to pursue a college education; enlist in the military; or enter directly into the workforce.
National School Counseling Week
National School Counseling Week will be celebrated February 2-6, 2026, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems.
DoDEA Stakeholder Feedback Survey (SFS)
DoDEA will conduct a Stakeholder Feedback Survey January 29 through March 13. Parents and students will receive notifications through their DSIS email address.
Teacher of the Year Program
Do you know a teacher who has had a positive impact on your child, your child's school, or your community? Learn about the Teacher of the Year program.
Mr. Robert K. Smith
Mr. Smith's professionalism and commitment have significantly strengthened JROTC and student programs across Europe.
Two students to represent DoDEA at 2026 United States Senate Youth Program
The United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) has announced that high school students Mr. Michael Carbone and Ms. Ava Ellis will represent DoDEA during the 64th annual USSYP Washington Week, to be held March 7-14, 2026.
| Grade | Regular Hours | Summer Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SureStart - 5 | 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. | 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
| Â | (Monday - Friday) | (Monday - Friday) |