In the event of a lapse in appropriations after September 30, 2023 leading to a “government shutdown”, DoDEA schools will remain open for normal operations, except for sports (including practices) and extracurricular activities which will pause during a shutdown.
Educate, Engage and Empower military-connected students to succeed in a dynamic world.
Excellence in Education for Every Student, Every Day, Everywhere.
To learn and do our best!
RSPS is a DYNAMIC SCHOOL, where teachers are dedicated and work hard to help children achieve their highest academic goals and potential. The curriculum is designed to address DoDEA content standards. There are a PSCD and a Sure Start program in the school. The school provides a normal "stateside" curriculum in addition to many special programs that include: art, music, physical education, and Japanese culture. Gifted education, Literacy Support Services (LSS), and English as a Second Language programs are also available to students in the school.
The building for Ralph F. Stearley Primary School was started in 1979 and completed in 1980. It opened with about 750 students in the fall of 1980. Nothing was on this spot before this time. It was all jungle. Japanese contractors built the school. It replaced the M&K School. M&K School was a KN to 6th grade school located near Kadena Air Base Gate 3. Ralph F. Stearley Primary School replaced grades KN - 3. Amelia Earhart Intermediate School replaced grades 4-6
We belong to the DoDEA Pacific South School District which is part of the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA). DoDEA is a Department of Defense field activity operating under the direction, authority, and control of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness.
By the end of academic SY 2022-2023, 80% of students at RSPS will make at least one year of progress as measured by the ORR (within the ORR parameters set forth by DoDEA Pacific).
By the end of academic SY 2022-2023, all students at RSPS will show a 3% increase in or district common summative assessment.
Student focus, Shared leadership, Partnerships with the community, Passionate staff, High quality teachin and rigorous instruction, Engaged learning.
We are accredited by AdvancED.
