(Left to Right) Lilliana Rivers (6th grade) , Kristine Rivers (Humphreys Complex Volleyball Coordinator), Maria Rivers (8th grade) , Cecilia Rivers (3rd grade), Caroline Haith (8th grade), Tatum Alberts (9th grade), Alaya Frazier (7th grade), Piper Porter (5th grade), Mikaela Porter (7th grade), Kaylee Porter (12th grade), Kelli Porter, Makani Pa’aluhi, Alek Sonnier (6th grade), Aleksia Sonnier (6th grade), and Xionara Patton (10th grade). (Photo by Mr. Michael Robinson)
This summer, Humphreys Middle School (HMS) was anything but quiet. From June 2 to August 6, nearly 30 volunteers from the Camp Humphreys community rolled up their sleeves to help prepare the school for a successful start to the academic year. Led by HMS Administrative Officer Mr. Michael Robinson and supported by Humphreys Complex School Liaison Officer Dr. Dennise Buissereth, the initiative brought together a diverse group united by a shared mission: to ensure HMS was ready to welcome students on day one.
Volunteers, including members of the Humphreys Volleyball Academy, active-duty service members, parents, and students worked side-by-side with school staff to transform key learning spaces. A storage room was converted into a fully functional science lab, one of two art rooms was relocated to the second floor, and a brand-new music room took shape. Meanwhile, classrooms for newly arriving teachers were set up. Every chair moved, box unpacked, and poster, hung reflected the community’s deep commitment to education.
Maria Rivers, Caroline Haith, Alaya Frazier, Kristine Rivers moving equipment from classrooms. (Photo by Mr. Michael Robinson)
Maria Rivers, Kaylee Porter, Xionara Patton and Caroline Haith (partially blocked) (Photo by Mr. Michael Robinson)
SGT Joseph Tate (U.S. Army, HHC, 304th ESB-F, 1st SIG) moving classroom items. (Photo by Mr. Michael Robinson)
Military spouse and daughters assisting with classroom moves and preparing labels. (Photo by Mr. Michael Robinson)
SGT Joseph Tate (U.S. Army, HHC, 304th ESB-F, 1st SIG) and military spouse Ms. Elizabeth “Betsy” Watkins packing items for classroom move. (Photo by Mr. Michael Robinson)
SPC Hang Nguyen (U.S. Army, Delta Co. 125th FI BN) and SPC Martha Angely Vargas (U.S. Army, Delta Co. 125th FI BN) packing items for classroom move. (Photo by Mr. Michael Robinson)
SPC Martha Angely Vargas (U.S. Army, Delta Co. 125th FI BN) loading boxes for classroom move. (Photo by Mr. Michael Robinson)
Volunteers setting up classroom. (Photo by Mr. Michael Robinson)
New science lab located on the 2nd floor. Last school year, this space was a storage room full of unused furniture, materials, and supplies. (Photo by Mr. Michael Robinson)
New music room located on the 1st floor. Last school year, this was a large meeting room used to host various required training courses such as medical, CPR, crisis management training, and student testing. (Photo by Mr. Michael Robinson)
New art room moved from the 1st floor to the 2nd floor. (Photo by Mr. Michael Robinson)
Camp Humphreys Volleyball Academy (CHVA) Volunteer Coordinator Ms. Kristine Rivers shared, “The Camp Humphreys Volleyball Academy student athletes had a great time giving back to their community! The middle schoolers were especially excited to help get their school ready to welcome back students for the next school year!”
She added, “It was great to see the CHVA student athletes bonding together, laughing and working hard to benefit Humphreys Middle School!”
Thanks to the dedication and teamwork of these volunteers, HMS is now fully prepared to launch into a school year rooted in excellence and aligned with DoDEA’s Blueprint for Continuous Improvement.
