DoWEA Speaks - America 250
Amplifying our student voices and promoting global connections among military-connected students.
Welcome to Van Voorhis ES
Our staff is committed to helping every child reach their full academic potential, in an atmosphere of mutual respect and caring.
School Nursing Services
Students enrolled in DoWEA Schools are required to meet immunization requirements. Questions? Please contact your school nurse.
DoWEA Americas is Hiring
DoWEA Americas is looking to fill substitute teaching and educational aide positions across the region.
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Van Voorhis Elementary School is part of the Fort Knox Schools Community in the DoWEA Americas Southeast District. Van Voorhis ES serves students in PK to grade 5.
School News
New Student & Bus Transportation Registration Platform
The Student and Bus Transportation team is excited to announce the launch of our new Student and Bus Transportation registration platform for the Fort Knox Community Schools.
DoWEA students show their skills in Smithsonian art contest
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Each spring, students in DoWEA schools around the world showcase their artistic talents in the Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM)’s art contest. This year, their artworks showed off the special qualities that make their comm...
Fort Knox honors school bus drivers, attendants and aides
Fort Knox Community Schools celebrated its first Bus Driver, Safety Attendant and Safety Aide Appreciation Day on April 28, 2026, recognizing the Department of War Education Activity transportation professionals who ensure safe, daily commutes for students.
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Check out what is happening at VES in each of our grade levels and specials classes.
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From Around DoWEA
Congratulations Class of 2026
DoWEA congratulates graduates and salutes their extraordinary accomplishments.
White House launches Summer Reading Challenge
WASHINGTON (AP) — Second Lady Usha Vance is inviting children across the country to take part in the White House’s 2026 Summer Reading Challenge, a program that asks students entering kindergarten through eighth grade to read 12 books over the su...
DoWEA Shares Ambitious New Teacher Hiring Initiative
Tiffany Hoben, chief academic officer of the Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA), announced an ambitious new teacher hiring initiative.
DoWEA seeks educators and aides to support military-connected students
The Department of War Education Activity has fewer than 100 openings remaining for teachers and fewer than 150 openings remaining for aides in classrooms across the U.S. and around the globe for next school year.
DoWEA recognizes 2026 Presidential AI Challenge state champions
Student and educator teams at nine Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) schools have been selected as state champions in the 2026 Presidential AI Challenge.
Decision Day
Celebrate Decision Day on May 1st – the day when DoWEA high-school seniors announce what they’ll be pursuing after graduation.
National Speech-Language-Hearing Month
DoWEA celebrates National Speech-Language-Hearing Month in May. The purpose of recognizing SLHM in DoWEA is to highlight the professionals who support individuals with speech, language, and hearing disorders.
Military Spouse Appreciation Month
Military Spouse Appreciation Month (MSAM) is observed annually in May to recognize the contributions, resilience, and sacrifices of military spouses and families.
| Grade | Regular Hours | Early Release |
|---|---|---|
| PK - 4 | 8:30 am - 3:15 pm | 8:30 am - 2:30 pm |
| Office Hours | 7:30 am - 4:00 pm | 7:30 am - 4:00 pm |
Early Release days are Second Tuesday of Every Month
Doors open at 8:00 for breakfast.
