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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Students enrolled in DoDEA Schools are required to meet immunization requirements. Questions? Please contact your school nurse.
DoDEA Pacific is Hiring
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.
School News
2027 Teacher of the Year Nominations
Mr. Brent L. Cook, DoDEA's 2026 Teacher of the Year, encourages nominations for the 2027 DoDEA Teacher of the Year.
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.
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Music in Our Schools Month
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National School Counseling Week
National School Counseling Week will be celebrated February 2-6, 2026, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems.
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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 |
LUNCH and RECESS SCHEDULE
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Grade |
Recess Times |
Lunch Times |
Tues Recess |
Tues Lunch |
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PK |
10:00 - 10:40 |
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 |
