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Published on January 16, 2026
Ryukyu Middle School celebrated a semester of artistic achievement with its Winter Arts Festival.
Published on January 6, 2026
Ryukyu MS seventh grade students recently kicked off their Revolutionary War People Project.
Published on December 29, 2025
Okinawa middle schoolers take part in holiday cultural exchange event hosted by the Chatan Tourism Design Lab General Incorporated Association and Chatan Town
Published on December 3, 2025
The Habu Book Crew at Ryukyu Middle School is expanding, with the energetic team of student library assistants recently welcoming several new members.
Current crew members trained new members in a variety of essential library tasks. Now in its second year, the program continues to grow, offering students a meaningful way to contribute to their school community.
Current crew members trained new members in a variety of essential library tasks. Now in its second year, the program continues to grow, offering students a meaningful way to contribute to their school community.
Published on October 27, 2025
Ryukyu Middle School recognized Digital Citizenship Week October 20–24 with a series of engaging and grade specific lessons in the Library Information Center.
Published on May 21, 2025
The Ryukyu Middle and Bechtel Library Information Center, which currently share a space, proudly hosted the second annual "The Fifth Awakens"
Published on May 12, 2025
Lester Middle School proudly hosted its eleventh annual all-middle-school Writing Rally on Saturday, April 26, 2025.
Published on May 12, 2025
Ryukyu MS Habu was abuzz with excitement as students and staff gathered to celebrate the Month of the Military Child at the annual field day event on April 25, 2025.
Published on April 22, 2025
Ten schools from the DoDEA Pacific region gathered for an exhilarating virtual competition at the annual DoDEA Pacific Book Battle on Saturday, April 12, 2025
Published on March 24, 2025
Ryukyu Middle School and Bechtel Elementary host a magical day in the library
Published on March 20, 2025
The Ryukyu Middle Library Information Center transformed into a vibrant hub of literary delight with its enchanting Starbooks Cafe event.
Published on January 8, 2025
Seventh grade students at Ryukyu Middle School recently took on the iconic roles of notable figures from the Revolutionary War
Published on November 8, 2024
Ryukyu Middle School (RYMS) and Bechtel Elementary School (BES) recently hosted Character Con, an exciting event that brought together students from both schools.
Published on October 22, 2024
The Medal of Honor Character Development Program is a character-based curriculum designed by teachers
Published on May 29, 2024
Ryukyu Middle School and Bechtel Elementary School Information centers transformed into a galaxy far, far away for the inaugural “Revenge of the Sixth” celebration.
Published on May 14, 2024
Spring Arts Night, a vibrant celebration of creativity, talent, and artistic expression, took place on April 25th at Ryukyu Middle School in Okinawa, Japan.
Published on May 6, 2024
Pacific South elementary and middle school students met at Kadena Elementary School on April 25th for the first Tech Lego Challenge.
Published on May 6, 2024
On April 20, 2024, Lester Middle School hosted its tenth annual all-middle school Writing Rally, a cherished tradition that has spanned over a decade.
Published on October 27, 2023
DoDEA Pacific and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan hosted the Student Educational Exchange & Dialogue (SEED) at Kadena Middle School.
