Welcome to McBride ES!
We are committed to providing a safe learning environment where military-connected students can reach their highest potential.
School Nursing Services
Students enrolled in DoDEA Schools are required to meet immunization requirements. Questions? Please contact your school nurse.
Happy birthday, Space Force!
The United States Space Force was established on December 20, 2019.
DoDEA Americas is Hiring
DoDEA Americas is looking to fill substitute teaching and educational aide positions across the region.
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McBride Elementary School is part of the Fort Benning Schools Community in the DoDEA Americas Southeast District. McBride ES serves students in PK to grade 5.
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MLP ( Multilingual Learner Program) Highlights December 2025
A multilingual learner is a student who is enrolled in a DoDEA school
Information from the School Nurse – Influenza Vaccine
As we approach the flu season, we would like to emphasize the importance of the influenza vaccination for your child’s well-being, ability to attend school, and the health of our school community. Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses.
Counselor’s Desk
This month, we’re continuing our social-emotional lessons for K–2 students using the Kimochis program, which helps children build communication and emotional skills.
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From Around DoDEA
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.
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.
Regular Instructional Day (Monday- Friday)
| PK-5th Grade | 8:30 AM - 3:15 PM |
Early Release (2nd Tuesday of the month)
| PK-5th Grade | 8:30 AM -2:30 PM |
*Every 2nd Tuesday will be an early release day. All other Tuesdays will be regular school hours.
Breakfast
Breakfast is from 8:00 a.m. - 8:25 a.m.
All students must be in their classrooms by 8:30 to be counted present.
Students arriving to class after 8:30 are counted tardy.
