Ryukyu Middle School Homepage

Virtual Option Selection Window Now Open

DoDEA will provide families the opportunity to select the full-time virtual school option or enroll back to in-person instruction for the second semester from now until Nov 6.

Virtual Option Page

Ryukyu MS School Hours

Tuesdays are Early Release days

	Regular Hours	Tuesday Hours
Office Hours	0700 - 1500
School Hours	0720 - 1350	0720 - 1250
Bell Schedule
Block 1	0720 - 0845	0720 - 0835
Block 2	0850 - 1015	0840 - 0950
Block 3	1020 - 1220 A Lunch: 1020 - 1050 B Lunch: 1150 - 1220	0955 - 1135 A Lunch: 0955 - 1025 B Lunch: 1105 - 1135
Block 4	1225 - 1350	1140 - 1250

School Operations COVID-19

Teachers and the routines of school provide an important element of stability for students which adds significantly to their success.

Our Mission

Educate, Engage, and Empower military-connected students to succeed in a dynamic world.

Our Vision

Excellence in Education for Every Student, Every Day, Everywhere.

Our Purpose

Connecting achievement today with success tomorrow.

Continuous School Improvement (CSI) Goals

GOAL 1 - Organizational Goal:
Ryukyu Middle School will continue implementing College and Career Readiness Standards in Literacy (CCRSL).

GOAL 2 - Academic Goal:
Ryukyu Middle School students will improve their ability to construct viable arguments and convey reasoning through verbal and written expression.

From Around DoDEA

National American Indian Heritage Month

October 30, 2020 DoDEA joins the nation in recognizing American Indians for their respect for natural resources and the Earth, having served with valor in our nation's conflicts and for their many distinct and important contributions to the United States.
Observances

Military Family Appreciation Month

October 30, 2020 During Military Family Appreciation Month, DoDEA renews its commitment to the families and communities we are proud to serve.
Observances

Principal of the Year Nominations

October 27, 2020 Honor your favorite school principal by nominating him/her for Principal of the Year! Deadline for nominations is November 13th and our online form makes it fast and easy.
Programs, Students and Staff, Academic

DoDEA Green Ribbon Schools

October 23, 2020 The U.S. Department of Education (ED) honors schools each year for their sustainable facilities, health practices, and effective environmental education. The U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools Award (ED-GRS) has had a significant effect on the green schools movement and allowed ED an unprecedented platform to address school facilities, health, and environment.
Education, Organization

DoDEA offers in-person or virtual school options for spring SY20/21

October 16, 2020 DoDEA will continue to operate full-time in-person schools for the remainder of the school year and also provide a full-time virtual learning option for K-12 grade students.
PressRoom

Authorized Departures due to COVID-19

October 07, 2020 The Department of State (DOS) has approved an Authorized Departure from foreign areas to include Department of Defense (DoD) civilian employees -- and/or other eligible family members (EFMs) who may need to accompany them - who have determined they are at higher risk of a poor outcome if exposed to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Teacher of the Year Nominations

October 06, 2020 Do you know a teacher who has had a positive impact on your child, your child's school, or your community? Nominate them for Teacher of the Year Nominations are opened until November 13, 2020.
Academic

Bullying Prevention Month

October 01, 2020 DoDEA actively acknowledges National Bullying Prevention month in October in order to help educate and raise awareness of bullying prevention.
Observances

Annual AHERA Notification

October 01, 2020 DoDEA facilities have been inspected, or re-inspected, for Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) every three years as required by the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) of 1986.

Ryukyu MS

School Address
Unit 5166
APO, AP 96368-5166
Japan
Phone: 098-961-4849
Fax: 098-961-4979
DSN Phone: 634-4849
DSN Fax: 634-4979
From US: 011-81-961-4849
From the US Fax: 011-81-961-4979