Principal's Corner

Welcome to Antilles Middle School

Antilles Middle School is a school where students are the heart of what we do! It is an honor and privilege to work with our military-connected students.

At Antilles Middle School, you will hear us say “our students” because we believe that we have a collective and shared responsibility for all students in the school. The staff of Antilles Middle School is dedicated to helping our students achieve their greatest potential. Our staff care about the well-being of our students and providing a safe place to learn.

Creating and maintaining relationships with all stakeholders is a priority for Antilles MS. We know the importance of building a sense of community within and outside the walls of the school. We look forward to continuing our community partnerships.

At Antilles MS we provide support to our students to ensure they receive an excellent education. As your school leader, it is important for our students to utilize the 21st Century Skills of collaboration, creativity, citizenship, communication, and critical thinking to be college and career ready. 

We encourage you to be involved and join OUR school. There are opportunities to support our school through volunteering, attending school events, joining PTSO, and a variety of other ways. Thank you for your partnership and support! Go Buccaneers!

School News

Published on July 9, 2025
The DoDEA Americas Mid-Atlantic District has achieved a remarkable score of 353 on the Cognia Index of Education Quality (IEQ), surpassing the network average of 296, as noted in the May 21, 2025, Accreditation Engagement Review. This recognition from Cognia, a globally respected nonprofit that accredits schools for their commitment to high standards in teaching, learning, and leadership, underscores the district’s dedication to military-connected students. Excelling on Cognia’s 4-point scale with scores of 3.5 in Culture of Learning, 3.4 in Leadership for Learning, 3.3 in Engagement of Learning, and 3.3 in Growth in Learning—well above network averages—the district fosters a supportive environment with strong teacher-student relationships, innovative technology like a 1:1 Chromebook ratio, and programs such as Focused Collaboration and STEAM activities. Ranked as the top U.S. school system for 4th and 8th graders in the 2024 NAEP, DoDEA’s global curriculum and tailored support make it a standout choice for military families, a commitment echoed by Superintendent Ryan Smith as the district plans to share findings and drive further improvements.
Published on May 8, 2025
The Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) celebrated the creativity of military-connected students in its 13th annual art competition for Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools worldwide.
Official photo of Shelman Burton

Mr. Shelman Burton

1081 Patriot Blvd
Fort Buchanan, PR 00934-4533
United States

939-333-5470
Ms. Paula Webb, Assistant Principal for Antilles Middle School

Ms. Paula Webb

1081 Patriot Blvd
Fort Buchanan, PR 00934-4533
United States

939-333-5470
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