WLMS Iron Men Program

Program Sponsor

Mr. Erick Martin
WLMS Assistant Principal
erick.martin@humbleisd.net

Please contact Mr. Martin with any questions you may have about the Iron Men Program.

Mission of the Iron Men Program

Sharpening others by showing genuine care for students
Providing support through their presence
Building positive relationships with students, staff, and faculty

Why Iron Men?

Increased need for school safety in the past 10-15 years
Rise in violence and negative influences from social media leading to harmful choices by students
Recognition of education as a community partnership

Iron Men's Goals

Positive Role Models:
- Providing visible role models for students
Enhanced School Security:
- Acting as an extra set of eyes and ears to improve school security
- Reducing bullying through their presence and involvement
Family and Community Engagement:
- The Iron Men program is described as a family and community engagement educational initiative

Want to join the Iron Men program?

Eligibility	Iron Men include fathers, grandfathers, uncles, and other father-figures of currently enrolled middle or high school students. Minimum age requirement is 21 years old.
Application Process:	Complete the district volunteer application on the Humble ISD Office of Community Development volunteer webpage. https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/MTA4NDplbi1VUw== Please fill out this Google Form if you are interested in joining the Iron Men Program.
Background Check	A background check will be conducted, and volunteers will receive notification of the application status within 72 hours.
Confidentiality	Volunteers must sign a confidentiality or non-disclosure agreement to protect the rights of students, given that students in middle and high school are minors.
Training	Attend a short Iron Men training session.
Security Measures	Sign in to the Raptor system upon entering the campus. Wear the Raptor visitor sticker on the upper chest area (left or right side).
Volunteer Commitment	Volunteer for at least 8 hours over the school year, either one full day or in increments of 2- or 4-hour time periods.
Dress Code	Wear the Iron Men t-shirt and jeans or dress pants during the visit to visually communicate your presence and role on the campus.

Eligibility

Iron Men include fathers, grandfathers, uncles, and other father-figures of currently enrolled middle or high school students.

Minimum age requirement is 21 years old.

Application Process:

Complete the district volunteer application on the Humble ISD Office of Community Development volunteer webpage.

https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/MTA4NDplbi1VUw==

Please fill out this Google Form if you are interested in joining the Iron Men Program.

Background Check

A background check will be conducted, and volunteers will receive notification of the application status within 72 hours.

Confidentiality

Volunteers must sign a confidentiality or non-disclosure agreement to protect the rights of students, given that students in middle and high school are minors.

Training

Attend a short Iron Men training session.

Security Measures

Wear the Raptor visitor sticker on the upper chest area (left or right side).

Volunteer Commitment

Volunteer for at least 8 hours over the school year, either one full day or in increments of 2- or 4-hour time periods.

Dress Code

Wear the Iron Men t-shirt and jeans or dress pants during the visit to visually communicate your presence and role on the campus.