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Shughart Elementary School is part of the Fort Bragg Schools Community in the DoDEA Americas Mid-Atlantic District. Shughart ES serves students in PK to grade 5.
School News
Shughart Elementary Commemorates Veterans Day with Inspiring Schoolwide Assembly
Students and staff at Shughart Elementary School came together in a heartfelt celebration of Veterans Day, honoring the service and sacrifice of America’s military personnel through a schoolwide assembly filled with music, ceremony, and patriotic pride.
Students Can Chat Safer with New Settings in Google Chat
Beginning August 5, 2025, student Chat Safer settings for Google Chat and Spaces will be implemented across all DoDEA locations.
Director Beth Narvaez welcomes back students and families for School Year 2025/26
Dr. Beth Narvaez welcomed back students, family, and staff to DoDEA for the 2025/26 school year.
DoDEA Launches Seal of Biliteracy to Prepare Students for a Global World
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.
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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.
Bechtel Elementary’s challenge coin tradition recognizes positive actions
In military-connected communities, challenge coins are very much a part of the culture. It’s a tradition that recognizes exceptional acts and achievements.
DoDEA announces 2026 Region Principals of the Year
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) is pleased to announce its 2026 Principals of the Year for the Americas, Europe and Pacific regions.
Mohan Vaswani Selected as Principal for Hampton Primary School
Mohan Vaswani Selected as Principal for Hampton Primary School effective December 28, 2025
DoDEA celebrates 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholar recipients
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) is proud to announce Lila Rebecca Cypers of Rota Middle High School (DoDEA Europe South), and Baden Thomas Francis of Kadena High School (DoDEA Pacific South), have been selected as U.S. Department of Education 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholars.
Understanding The Blueprint for Continuous Improvement: Goal 2 - School Excellence
DoDEA’s Blueprint for Continuous Improvement recognizes that strong schools are the cornerstone of student success.
American Education Week
From November 17-21, DoDEA joins the nation in raising awareness about the need to provide every child with a quality public education.
National School Psychology Week
During the week of November 3-7, schools throughout DoDEA celebrated National School Psychology Awareness Week to highlight the important work our school psychologists and other educators do to help all students thrive.
| School Hours | Regular Hours | Wednesday Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Office Hours | 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| PK - 5 | 8:20 a.m. - 2:50 p.m. | 8:20 a.m. - 1:55 p.m. |
| Early Checkout Ends | 2:00 p.m. | 1:00 p.m. |
Wednesdays are Early Release days
| Cafeteria Hours | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfast | 7:45 a.m. | 8:15 a.m. |
| Lunch | 10:30 a.m. | 12:30 p.m. |