Welcome to Joan K. Mendel ES!
The staff and administration at Mendel ES are committed to differentiating the learning opportunities and experiences for all students.
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DoDEA Pacific is looking to fill substitute teaching and educational aide positions across the region.
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Joan K. Mendel Elementary School is part of Yokota AB Schools in the DoDEA Pacific East District. Mendel ES serves military connected students in PK to grade 5.
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Ms. Lorina Harris named Assistant Principal at Mendel Elementary
Ms. Lorina Harris selected as Assistant Principal at Mendel Elementary School
A tradition of giving and community spirit at Mendel Elementary
Mendel ES proudly continued its decades-long tradition of supporting Aiji no Ie Children’s Home.
Mendel Elementary Welcomes New Students with First Quarter Luncheon
Mendel Elementary School’s Student Transition Ambassadors and Anchored4Life Leaders teamed up to host the First Quarter New Student Luncheon on October 23.
Student journalists unite at Far East Journalism
More than 105 high school journalism students representing DoDEA-Pacific schools across Japan, Okinawa, Guam, and Korea gathered at Dragon Hill Lodge in Yongsan, Seoul for the annual Far East Journalism Conference Oct. 27–30, 2025.
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Teacher of the Year Program
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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
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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.
DoDEA celebrates 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholar recipients
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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.
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Breakfast |
7:30 - 7:50 |
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All Grade Levels |
7:55 - 2:10 |
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Tuesday Early Release |
7:55 - 1:10 |
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Half Day |
7:55 - 10:55 |
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Office Hours |
7:30 - 4:00 |
PSCD
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PSCD (Flexible Sessions) |
M, Th, F: 8:00-10:30 & 11:30-2:00 |
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LUNCH and RECESS SCHEDULE
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Grade |
Recess Times |
Lunch Times |
Tues Recess |
Tues Lunch |
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PK |
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10:00 - 10:40 |
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10:00 - 10:40 |
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Kinder |
10:00 - 10:30 |
10:30 - 11:00 |
10:10 - 10:30 |
10:30 - 11:00 |
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1st |
11:35 - 11:55 |
11:05 - 11:35 |
11:35 - 11:55 |
11:05 - 11:35 |
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2nd |
10:30 - 10:50 |
10:00 - 10:30 |
10:30 - 10:50 |
10:00 - 10:30 |
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3rd |
11:15 - 11:35 |
11:35 - 12:05 |
11:15 - 11:35 |
11:35 - 12:05 |
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4th |
12:40 - 1:00 |
12:10 - 12:40 |
12:40 - 1:00 |
12:10 - 12:40 |
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5th |
12:20 - 12:40 |
12:40 - 1:10 |
12:20 - 12:40 |
12:40 - 1:10 |
SPECIALS SCHEDULE
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Grade |
M, W, TH, F |
Tuesday (ER) |
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Kinder |
12:35-1:20 |
11:55-12:30 |
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1st |
1:25 - 2:10 |
12:35 - 1:10 |
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2nd |
11:00 - 11:45 |
11:00 - 11:35 |
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3rd |
8:20 - 9:05 |
8:20 - 8:55 |
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4th |
10:00 - 10:45 |
9:40 - 10:15 |
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5th |
9:10 - 9:55 |
9:00 - 9:35 |
