Animo Florence-Firestone Middle School coordinates data-informed instruction and intervention, positive-behavior and restorative practices, and college-and-career exploration to support academic growth and student well-being. Staff use these connected systems to identify needs, provide timely intervention, and create meaningful opportunities for students. Through supportive relationships, enrichment, and shared expectations, students build confidence, explore interests, strengthen skills, and develop a lasting sense of belonging.

Jefferson Leadership Academy coordinates rigorous, responsive instruction, positive-behavior and restorative practices, and student voice and leadership to support academic growth and student well-being. Staff use these connected systems to identify needs, provide timely intervention, and create meaningful opportunities for students. Through supportive relationships, enrichment, and shared expectations, students build confidence, explore interests, strengthen skills, and develop a lasting sense of belonging.

Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy coordinates project-based and interdisciplinary learning, positive-behavior and restorative practices, and service learning and civic engagement to support academic growth and student well-being. These connected systems help staff identify needs, provide timely intervention, and create meaningful opportunities for students to build confidence, explore interests, strengthen relationships, and develop a lasting sense of belonging.

Walnut Park Middle School - Social Justice and Service Learning coordinates project-based and interdisciplinary learning, a coordinated multi-tiered support system, and college-and-career exploration to support academic growth and student well-being. These connected systems help staff identify needs, provide timely intervention, and create meaningful opportunities for students to build confidence, explore interests, strengthen relationships, and develop a lasting sense of belonging.

Walnut Park Middle School STEM Academy coordinates project-based and interdisciplinary learning, positive-behavior and restorative practices, and service learning and civic engagement to support academic growth and student well-being. Staff use these connected systems to identify needs, provide timely intervention, and create meaningful opportunities. Students gain multiple pathways to build confidence, explore interests, strengthen relationships, and develop a lasting sense of belonging.

Edward A. Sussman Middle School combines a flexible block schedule, targeted intervention, and inclusive student supports to strengthen achievement and belonging. WEB leaders guide sixth graders, while clubs, athletics, PBIS, and the Wellness Center build connection. Collaborative ELD services, co-teaching, push-in support, and data-driven academic courses provide multiple pathways for students to grow and participate fully in school life.

Wendy Lopour Doty Middle School combines AVID and college-readiness systems, schoolwide PBIS, and music programs to strengthen academic growth, student well-being, and belonging. Staff use these connected systems to identify needs, provide timely intervention, and create meaningful opportunities for students. Through supportive relationships, enrichment, and shared expectations, students build confidence, explore interests, strengthen skills, and develop a lasting sense of belonging.

Griffiths Middle School centers instruction on critical thinking through writing, requiring students to explain reasoning and cite evidence across subjects. Weekly PLCs use common assessments and data to plan support, while inclusive CTE pathways connect learning with green architecture, computer science, and technology. Clubs, athletics, parent partnerships, and college-readiness activities strengthen engagement, leadership, and future planning for students.

Mary R. Stauffer Middle School combines collaborative professional learning communities, social-emotional learning, and arts and performance opportunities to strengthen academic growth, student well-being, and belonging. Staff use these connected systems to identify needs, provide timely intervention, and create meaningful opportunities. Students gain multiple pathways to build confidence, explore interests, strengthen relationships, and develop a lasting sense of belonging.