BLUEPRINT for Continuous Improvement
DoWEA's five-year Strategic Blueprint for Continuous Improvement to guide the organization through 2030.
DoWEA Speaks - America 250
Amplifying our student voices and promoting global connections among military-connected students.
Welcome to Patch MS!
Our experience has shown us that it takes a team to help students reach their full potential.
Happy birthday, Air Force!
The Department of the Air Force was established on September 18, 1947.
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Patch Middle School is part of the Stuttgart Schools Community in the DoWEA Europe East District. Patch MS serves students in grades 6-8.
School News
DoWEA Europe leaders set direction for upcoming school year at region’s annual summit
Department of War Education Activity’s Europe regional leaders united around key priorities for a student-focused school year during the summer Leadership Summit held July 27-31 at Kaiserslautern High School on Vogelweh Military Complex.
Director Paul Craft welcomes back students and families for School Year 2026/27
Mr. Paul Craft welcomed back students, family, and staff to DoWEA for the 2026/27 school year.
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Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, September 17
On September 17, U.S. citizens remember the blessings of liberty and are recognized for holding the responsibilities of citizenship.
Remembering September 11 - Service, Sacrifice, and Our Shared Commitment
On September 11, we pause to remember a day that forever changed our nation and honor the lives lost, the families who continue to carry that loss, and the many Americans who answered the call to serve in the days and years that followed.The signific...
National Day of Service and Remembrance, September 11
DoWEA honors those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 and strengthened our will as one nation and reminded us all about the power of freedom.
DoWEA Launches "From Feedback to Action" Campaign With Release of 2026 Stakeholder Survey Results
The Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) has launched its “From Feedback to Action” campaign with the release of its 2026 Stakeholder Feedback Survey results, highlighting what parents and students across DoWEA schools worldwide say is working well and where continued improvement is needed.
Suicide Prevention Awareness
DoWEA is actively involved in Suicide Prevention activities and has a variety of resources available to support students in crisis.
Family and Stakeholder Engagement Officers to strengthen communication and partnerships
The Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) is introducing Family and Stakeholder Engagement Officers (FSEOs) across the agency.
Principal of the Year Program
The Department of War Education Activity is pleased to announce that nominations for the 2027 Principal of the Year will be accepted Aug. 24 to Sept. 18, 2026.
The DoWEA Seal of Biliteracy Award: Open for SY26-27
The Seal of Biliteracy Award program celebrates language biliteracy while directly supporting national security priorities by developing future service members fluent in languages critical to United States mission interests.
| Grade | Regular Hours | Office Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 6th - 8th |
8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
