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Pinckney Elementary School is part of the Fort Jackson Schools in the DoDEA Americas Southeast District. Pinkney ES serves military connected students in grades 2-6.
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.
C.C. Pinckney Elementary School Continues Beloved Festival of Trees Tradition
C.C. Pinckney Elementary School is bringing festive cheer to the Fort Jackson community with its annual Festival of Trees, a holiday tradition showcasing the creativity and academic achievements of students in grades 2 through 6.
Pinckney Elementary Hosts Jeopardy-Style Showdown
Pinckney Elementary School turned academic standards into friendly competition Dec. 17, pitting students against parents in a lively Jeopardy-style event dubbed "Are You Smarter Than a Pinckney Patriot?"
Events
Resources
From Around DoDEA
DoDEA Stakeholder Feedback Survey (SFS)
DoDEA will conduct a Stakeholder Feedback Survey January 29 through March 13. Parents and students will receive notifications through their DSIS email address.
Teacher of the Year Program
Do you know a teacher who has had a positive impact on your child, your child's school, or your community? Nominate them for Teacher of the Year.
DoDEA Announces Dr. Kewanis Kennedy as 2026 Principal of the Year
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) proudly announces that Dr. Kewanis Kennedy, principal of Marshall Elementary School at Fort Campbell, KY, has been selected as the 2026 DoDEA Principal of the Year.
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.
Southeast District Celebrates Milestone with Student-Led Conferences
This fall, schools across the DoDEA Americas Southeast District achieved a district-wide milestone by hosting two full days of Student-Engaged Conferences, empowering students from pre-kindergarten through high school to lead discussions on their academic progress and goals.
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.
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.
|  Hours | Regular Dissmissal | Early Release |
|---|---|---|
| Office Hours | 7:30 am - 3:30 pm | 7:30 am - 3:30 pm |
| Students | 8:05 am - 3:00 pm | 8:05 am - 2:15 pm |
| Breakfast: 7:40 a.m. | ||
The cut off time for parents to pick up students early is 30 minutes prior to dismissal each day. 2:30 p.m.
**Please come prior to 2:30/1:45 if your student has an afternoon appointment.
*2nd Tuesday of the month is an Early Release Day