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Published on May 5, 2026
Yokota Air Base came together in an extraordinary show of support for its youngest community members during this year’s Month of the Military Child Touch‑A‑Truck event.
Published on May 5, 2026
The inaugural Yokota Book Battle brought together young readers from Yokota West Elementary School and Mendel Elementary School for spirited competition.
Published on May 2, 2026
YOKOTA, Japan – For the second consecutive year, the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC) STEM Outreach team returned to Yokota Air Base, bringing hands-on space science learning to Yokota West Elementary School and Joan K. Mendel Eleme...
Published on May 1, 2026
YOKOTA, Japan – Mendel Elementary School proudly kicked off the Month of the Military Child with a meaningful welcoming ceremony on April 6, honoring the resilience and sacrifices of military-connected students. The celebration began with remarks f...
Published on April 28, 2026
TOKYO, Japan – April 15, 2026, marked an exciting milestone at J.K. Mendel Elementary School, as the school hosted its first-ever Book Battle Challenge, bringing together students, families, and staff in a spirited celebration of reading.With an ov...
Published on October 16, 2025
In a powerful display of unity and compassion, the staff at Mendel ES came together October 3rd to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Published on January 13, 2026
Ms. Lorina Harris selected as Assistant Principal at Mendel Elementary School
Published on January 6, 2026
Mendel ES proudly continued its decades-long tradition of supporting Aiji no Ie Children’s Home.
Published on November 18, 2025
Mendel Elementary School’s Student Transition Ambassadors and Anchored4Life Leaders teamed up to host the First Quarter New Student Luncheon on October 23.
Published on October 7, 2025
Kindergarten through 5th grade came together to celebrate the power of teamwork during a special “WE > I” team-building event organized by the school’s dedicated guidance counselors.
Published on June 17, 2025
Mendel Elementary School’s Information Center sent a special invitation to “stuffies” looking for an adventure.
Published on May 27, 2025
Hello Mendel families,I’m so happy to welcome you to what I know will be another amazing year at Mendel Elementary School! Whether you’re brand new to our community or have been with us for years, we’re thrilled to have you as part of the Mende...
Published on March 25, 2025
The staff of Mendel ES and Yokota West ES recently came together for a fun-filled, Minion-themed kickball game, fostering teamwork and camaraderie.
Published on March 20, 2025
The Pre-Kindergarten Team at Mendel Elementary School recently unveiled Tiny Panda Town, an immersive, student-created community inspired by the Building Unit in the Creative Curriculum.
Published on January 30, 2025
Joan K. Mendel Elementary School’s 5th-grade students recently embarked on an extraordinary journey of scientific discovery through an engaging Biomes Project-Based Learning (PBL) initiative.
Published on January 30, 2025
Published on November 5, 2024
The recent Math Carnival at Mendel ES was an energizing, learning- centered event designed for students in grades Pre-K through 3rd
Published on March 21, 2024
Mendel Elementary School's recent Literacy Glow Night event illuminated its commitment to nurturing young minds and fostering a love for learning among students from kindergarten to second grade.
