About Our School
Mission
Educate, Engage, and Empower military-connected students to succeed in a dynamic world.
Vision
Excellence in Education for Every Student, Every Day, Everywhere
School's Purpose Statement
Blue Ninjas Will:
Strive for success by always doing our best.
Work hard to excel by using knowledge to propel.
Build a community of sharing by being thoughtful and caring.
Achieve the mission by being "One Team, One Vision."
Welcome to Iwakuni Middle School!
Iwakuni Middle School is a Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) school located on Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, located in Iwakuni, Japan.
Iwakuni Middle School serves students in grades 6 through 8, and opened with an enrollment of approximately 220 students. The school opened for the 2017-2018 school year on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 – and held an official ribbon cutting on Monday, October 2, 2017.
Iwakuni Middle, along with its sister schools, MC Perry Elementary, Iwakuni Elementary School, and MC Perry High School serve children of military and civilian parents who have been stationed at MCAS Iwakuni.
Iwakuni Middle School is named after the mid-sized city Iwakuni, in the Yamaguchi prefecture, and located on the United States military base. Iwakuni was formerly the castle town of the Iwakuni han, which was formed by Lord Hiroie Kikkawa after he was banished there for supporting the defeated shōgun. Iwakuni is known for its famous Kintai Bridge, the reconstructed Iwakuni Castle, cormorant fishing, and its white snakes. The Kintai Bridge is known as one of the most famous bridges in Japan, first built without nails or bolts and beautiful wooden arches! The Iwakuni Castle can be seen peering out above the bridge, and the 1,300 year old traditional cormorant fishing can be seen down below the bridge on the Nishiki River. There is also a White Snake museum nearby where the albino snake with red eyes and white scales can be visited. The White Snake is believed to be a natural treasure by the Japanese government. They are thought to be good luck as they are messengers from Benten, the goddess of wealth.
School Goals
Each school within the Pacific East District will improve student achievement through emphasizing 21st century Innovative Skills of (1) Collaboration Across Networks and Learning By Influence, (2) Creativity and Innovation, (3) Communication, and (4) Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving.
CSI Leadership Meeting Schedule
Leadership Team Meets at 1500 on the First Tuesday of each month.
Accreditation and Awards
IWMS is accredited by Cognia.
