Welcome to Pierce Terrace ES!
Our school was built to support educational flexibility and collaboration in all grade-level neighborhoods, commons area, and gymnasium.
BLUEPRINT for Continuous Improvement
DoWEA's five-year Strategic Blueprint for Continuous Improvement to guide the organization through 2030.
DoWEA Speaks - America 250
Amplifying our student voices and promoting global connections among military-connected students.
Check out this Enrollment Option!
The Expanded Eligibility Enrollment Option allows off-base children the chance to attend DoWEA schools.
School Nursing Services
Students enrolled in DoWEA Schools are required to meet immunization requirements. Questions? Please contact your school nurse.
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Pierce Terrace Elementary School is part of the Fort Jackson Schools in the DoWEA Americas Southeast District. Pierce Terrace ES serves students in PK to grade 1.
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Weekly Newsletter to stay up-to-date on what's happening in our school.
Commemorating America250: A Message from Director Paul Craft
As the nation commemorates the 250th anniversary of the United States, DoWEA Director Paul Craft shares a message highlighting the enduring principles of freedom, liberty, equality, and self-governance that continue to shape the country. In this vide...
The 2026 Patriot Games in August Will Celebrate the Next Generation
America’s next generation of leaders, competitors, and champions will take center stage Aug. 9-11 at the 2026 Patriot Games, a national athletic competition celebrating the character, determination, and excellence that define the American spirit.
Award Recognizes Proficiency in a Second Language
The Seal of Biliteracy (SOBL) is an official recognition that students have demonstrated proficiency in English and at least one other language.
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From Around DoWEA
DoWEA Revises Blueprint for Continuous Improvement
The Department of War Education Activity released its 2026 Blueprint for Continuous Improvement, outlining the next phase of its multi-year roadmap to transform its operations, advance its mission, and support military-connected students worldwide.
DoWEA refines Blueprint for Continuous Improvement to strengthen student success
Director Paul Craft outlines DoWEA’s updated and refined Blueprint for Continuous Improvement, our strategic framework focused on supporting student success, strengthening family partnerships, and preparing students for an ever-changing future.
Matthew Kirby Announced as Americas Regional Director for Student Achievement
The Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) Director Paul Craft has named Matthew Kirby as the DoWEA Americas Regional Director for Student Achievement. He will be responsible for 50 schools serving military-connected students from prekindergarten through 12th grade in two districts located in seven states, Cuba, and Puerto Rico across three time zones. DoWEA Americas serves more than 20,000 students and nearly 4,000 employees.
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.
Summer Office Schedule
Open: M, W, Thr 9:00-2:00
Closed for in-person support on Tuesdays and Fridays
Registration is online and continuous.
Schedule starting August 10, 2026, please see below:
| Grade | Regular Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| PK - 1 | 8:15 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
*The Second Tuesday of the Month is an Early Release Day.
The student day is from 8:15 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Breakfast Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 8:10 a.m.
Student Drop-Off Reminder
Morning student drop-off begins at 7:45 a.m. Please do not drop off students before this time, as they will be unsupervised.
Reminder for Dismissal
Please remember that Carter Road is NOT a one-way street. Carter Road is Fort Jackson property, and all drivers must follow post traffic laws at all times.
