Debre Markos University Community School Visited by Senior Regional Officials

A delegation of regional social cluster officials and other senior leaders, led by Dr. Mulunesh Desie, Social Sector Coordinator with the rank of Vice Regional President of the Amhara Region, paid a visit to the Debre Markos University Community School. In addition to the regional social cluster leadership, officials from the East Gojjam Zone and Debre Markos City Administration, alongside senior officials of Debre Markos University, participated in the official visit program.

At the opening of the event, Dr. Haimanot Getachew, Head of the Office of the President at Debre Markos University, extended a warm welcome to the delegation. Dr. Haimanot elaborated on the unique features that distinguish this community school from similar institutions at other universities, highlighting that it provides educational services not only to the children of university faculty and administrative staff, but also embraces children from the local surrounding community.

Similarly, Mr. Abebe Demissie, Head of the University’s Construction Project Office, briefed the visitors on the school’s infrastructure. In his presentation, Mr. Abebe explained in detail that the school’s construction rests on two hectares of land and encompasses 19 blocks, drawing attention to the modern architectural features of the buildings and the layout of the classrooms.

During the tour, the regional, East Gojjam Zone, and Debre Markos City officials, including Dr. Mulunesh Desie, walked through the campus to inspect the operational activities and ongoing construction status. The leaders commended the university’s efforts in delivering quality educational services to the community.

It was noted that for the 2026/2027 (2019 E.C.) academic year, the Debre Markos University Community School enrolled 440 students, currently offering preschool education from KG1 through KG3 as well as primary education from Grades 1 to 4.