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Published on January 8, 2026
Video Communications and Italian language students from Sigonella Middle High School witnessed a once-in-a-generation moment as they attended the 2026 Winter Olympics Torch Relay in Catania’s historic Piazza Duomo, gaining a front-row view of the Olympic Flame as it arrived in the heart of the city.
Published on November 18, 2025
The Sigonella military community gathered Nov. 13 to celebrate a milestone for Naval Air Station Sigonella’s Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps program as Cadet Nicholas Vails received the Legion of Valor Bronze Cross for Achievement, one of the most prestigious honors a JROTC cadet can earn.
Published on June 16, 2025
As the 2024-2025 school year draws to a close, the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Europe reflects on another successful season of student activities, offering military-connected students across Europe opportunities for growth, learning, and leadership. From the performing arts to STEM competitions, leadership training, and emerging programs, DoDEA Europe’s diverse portfolio of events has provided life-changing educational experiences that will stay with students long after the final bell rings.
Published on April 10, 2025
Sigonella Middle High School’s Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) achieved a milestone at the first Department of Defense Educational Activity (DoDEA) Europe NJROTC Drill, Academic, Marksmanship and PT (physical training) Championship, at Naval Support Activity Naples, Feb. 28 to March 2.
Published on March 18, 2025
DoDEA Europe is proud to celebrate the Month of the Military Child (MoMC) across 64 schools in 8 countries, shining a spotlight on the strength, resilience, and courage of military-connected children. This month, our schools are hosting a wide range of events that include clap-ins, purple shirt days, interactive activities, performances by school bands, and more — all aimed at recognizing the vital role military children play in supporting their families and communities.
Published on March 31, 2025
DoDEA Europe has successfully integrated wristwatch heart rate monitor (HRM) technology into high school physical education (PE) classes across Europe. This initiative highlights a strong collaboration among IT specialists, educational technologists (ETs), instructional systems specialists (ISS), and teacher support networks through job-alike Focus Collaboration Time (FCT).
Sigonella MHS students take on Paper Tower Challenge with Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Published on January 17, 2025
Sigonella Middle High School students collaborate with Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, ADM Christopher Grady, during the Paper Tower Challenge on Dec. 12, 2024. The STEM activity encouraged teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving, while providing mentorship and leadership support for the students.
Published on November 17, 2023
Dr. Jeff Arrington, Superintendent of the DoDEA Europe South District, is pleased to announce the selection of Ms. Alexia Kunkle as the Principal of Sigonella Middle High School.
Published on November 17, 2023
Dr. Jeff Arrington, Superintendent of the DoDEA Europe South District, is pleased to announce the selection of Ms. Alexia Kunkle as the Principal of Sigonella Middle High School. Ms. Kunkle most recently served as the Assistant Principal of Sigonella Middle High School.
Published on August 31, 2023
The Junior Science and Humanities Symposia (JSHS) Program is a tri-service (U.S. Army, Navy, and Air Force) sponsored STEM competition which promotes original research and experimentation in the sciences, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) at the high school level and publicly recognizes students for outstanding achievement.
