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What is a German “Schultüte?”

What is a German “Schultüte?”

Every year, thousands of German kids carry a “Schultüte” to their first day of school. The cones have been a German tradition for more than 100 years. Although there are no records of its actual origins, the so-called “Schultüte” or “Zuckertüte” seems to have been introduced to school children in […]

August 20, 2021 ×

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NSDAR honors local Seniors for good citizenship

NSDAR honors local Seniors for good citizenship

The Palatinate Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution are pleased to recognize four military connected seniors from DODEA high schools in Germany with the prestigious Good Citizens Award. These students have consistently demonstrated the qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism to an outstanding […]

June 11, 2021 ×

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First grade students enter Kaiserslautern Elementary School at Kapaun Air Station, Germany, April 7, 2021. Students returned from spring break to finish the school year in the new KES building. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Leah Ritchey)

Fresh start to finish school year

Students returned from spring break to finish the school year in the new Kaiserslautern Elementary School building.

April 9, 2021 ×

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Raider Vision in near space

Kaiserslautern High School’s Project Horizon team conducted a High Altitude Balloon launch and placed a suite of cameras and science experiments 35,596 meters into the stratosphere on June 7.

June 18, 2020 ×

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Jacob Porter, a seventh grader at Landstuhl Elementary Middle School, participates in a joint after-school virtual program with U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sarah Howard, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band flute musician at Landstuhl, April 9. For the last six weeks, musicians from the USAFE Band, U.S. Army Band and Chorus and the U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band joined forces to mentor students and enhance instructional resources when Department of Defense Education Activity Europe transitioned to a digital learning environment. Courtesy photo

EUCOM theater bands start virtual after-school program for DODEA students

Due to COVID-19, Department of Defense Education Activity Europe transitioned to a digital learning environment and after-school programs were cancelled.

June 4, 2020 ×

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On STEM Night, several LEMS students absorb themselves in creating toothpick/marshmallow structures.

STEM Night at Landstuhl Elementary Middle School

Landstuhl Elementary Middle School recently hosted STEM Night, a free event that allowed visitors to see student projects within the realms of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

March 26, 2020 ×

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Children attending the “Youth Saves Event ‘’ pose for a photo with their new piggy banks, alongside their guest teachers who taught a course on money management at Ramstein Air Base, Feb. 25. Angelica Williams, 86th Force Support Squadron Airman and Family Readiness Center community readiness consultant, said if she can show her students the importance of money early on, they may also realize the power of being debt-free later in their life.

Children learn about money management at Youth Saves Event

Children attending the “Youth Saves Event ‘’ pose for a photo with their new piggy banks, alongside their guest teachers who taught a course on money management at Ramstein Air Base, Feb. 25.

March 12, 2020 ×

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Through the new Enlisted Professional Military Education registration system, eligible NCOs and SNCOs receive an email in June and December which directs them to MyPers where they now have four options: three upcoming class dates and a fourth indicating that they are unavailable for training. Airmen then choose a first, second or third option out of the three available options, or decline any or all of them. Graphic by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Bass

New EPME registration process places opportunity in students’ hands

The Air Force Personnel Center recently released information regarding a new registration process for noncommissioned officers, senior NCOs and chief master sergeants needing to complete enlisted professional military education requirements.

February 6, 2020 ×

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David Groat, KES Principal, with the winners of the KES Spelling Bee.

Busy Spelling Bees

On Jan. 28, Kaiserslautern Elementary School had their Spelling Bee at the KES multi-purpose room.

February 6, 2020 ×

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AFA, KHS foster relationship through STEM

For more than seven years, the Ramstein Air Force Association Chapter 507 has fostered a strong and reliable relationship within the Kaiserslautern Military Community and especially with the Kaiserslautern High School.

December 19, 2019 ×