Middle School - 3/19 & 3/26

I cannot believe we have already reached the conclusion of the third quarter this school year. As I walked through the hallways this week, I was reminded of how much our students have grown since starting school back in August. We serve a faithful God who is guiding these kids through every awkward, wonderful moment of middle school, and that is something worth pausing on before break.

As we head into Spring Break, my prayer is that your families find time for rest, reflection, and quality time together. We are intentional about finishing the quarter strong, and I am proud of the effort our students are putting into their final assignments and assessments this week.

Finishing Strong Before Spring Break

With Spring Break just around the corner, it's natural for students to start looking ahead. We want to acknowledge that the break is something to look forward to! But we're asking families to partner with us in keeping the momentum strong these last few days. Consistent homework routines, healthy sleep, and gentle reminders that our expectations for academic effort and Christlike character remain high right through the finish line will make a real difference.

Weekly Updates and Events

• March 21- March 29 Spring Break/No School
• March 30 School Resumes

Blessings,

Allen Banks

Middle School Principal

In Mr. Sherman’s U.S. Studies classes, our 8th graders aren't just memorizing dates; they are living out our Culture in Action through connection and collaboration. Recently, students have been challenged to work in teams to learn about strategies used in the American Civil War and analyze how different resources played a role in the outcome.

This week in chapel, our beloved PE teacher, Mr. Bill Campbell, had the courage to share a part of his testimony to the Middle School and High School students.

Our theme this year in chapel is running back to the Father, our God. Our student-led chapel committee believed it was important that we have student and staff testimonies shared in chapel as we endeavor to come back to Jesus. Testimonies show us God's faithfulness and the restorative power of the gospel.

Mr. Campbell is a walking testimony. He spoke on the danger of alcoholism, how God saved his life, and the miracles that took place in his body despite the expectations of the medical field. I can personally testify the impact of his willingness to share his life as many students considered it one of the best chapels. There has been a theme in chapel this year. Students are eager to hear about the power of Jesus, and we are thankful for teachers like Mr. Campbell who boldly proclaim Christ's supremacy.

Seek the King, He is so worth it.

Mr. Agrimson

5th and 6th grade students who are not picked up at the 11:45 dismissal will require supervision on Friday, March 20 from 11:45 am–3:15pm.

Students who remain after our half-day will need to pre-register and will be charged $24.50/student to cover the cost of pizza, sides, a drink, and supervision through 3:15 pm.

When: March 20,
Hours: 11:45 am–3:15 pm*
Pickup: Cafeteria

*Note: 5th and 6th grade X-Tended Day is available from 3:15–5:30 pm and our regular school-day rates apply.

Registration is required to ensure we have enough food for all those who come join! Registration deadline is at 4 pm March 17.

Click here to register

As we head into the fourth quarter, we are hitting reset on student behavior trackers. Every student enters Q4 with a clean slate, regardless of where their tracker finished this quarter. For the students who worked hard to maintain good standing, that effort built something real in them, and it is not unnoticed.

For others, a new quarter means a fresh start. We believe that growth and second chances are woven into who God made our students to be, and fourth quarter is a great opportunity to put that into practice. We are excited to see what our middle schoolers do with it.

Looking Ahead

• April 3 - Good Friday No School
• April 6 - Easter Monday No School
• April 10 - 6th Grade Field Trip to State Capital, History Center and James J. Hill House
• April 17 - Serve Day
• April 20-24 NWEA Spring MAP Testing