Ipswich Middle School

Sean Fitzgerald, Assistant Principal

Our mission is to create a nurturing community where students are encouraged to develop confidence as lifelong learners with the awareness and flexibility necessary to adapt to a changing world. We strive to bring out the best in every student and adult in our learning community.

Email: pginolfi@ipsk12.net
Website: www.ipsk12.net

Instagram: ipswichmstigers
Location: 130 High Street, Ipswich, MA
Phone: (978)356-3535

Our staff always plans a blend of hands on activities, kinesthetic lessons, as well as more traditional school work. These pictures about what is going on in a few of the classrooms this week can also be a conversation starter with your students if they answer your "What did you do at school today?" question with - "Nothing." This week's pictures include students in 6th grade Health/ T.A.G. class with Ms. Tivnan and Mr. Daley playing some fun memory games; 7th graders in Ms. Stager's Science class learning about endothermic and exothermic reations; finally, 8th graders in Ms. Z's Art class creating sketches about their own personality traits.

This past weekend members of the 8th Grade Boys Ipswich Travel Basketball B Team won their division of the Cape Ann Basketball League. The final game was a hard fought win against Manchester-Essex for the championship. Great job Wells H., Jack B., Wes P., Jack G., Owen E., Colin G. , Ryan K. , Jack K., Jordan N., J.P. B., and Ben D.!

Each month the teachers in each Cluster, RAs, and Guidance nominate a student who exemplifies our TIGER acronym - Truthful, Inclusive, Gracious, Engaged, Respectful.

Front Row (L to R): Ky O'Reilly, Lulu Laguarda, Cam Boss, Mack Roddy, Matthew Hartono

Back Row (L to R): Kadence Carver, Ryan Kanter, Hudson Healy, Charlotte Achadinha, and Principal Peter Ginolfi

Starting Tuesday, April 7, Spring Intramural sports are available to students.

Registration is now open until Monday April 6th.

Please note, three sports are offered for one fee. Dodgeball is for 7th and 8th graders only.

Floorball and Badminton are for all 3 grades. Click here to register.

The fee for intramural sports is $50 for one sport and $75 for unlimited intramural sports. If you are unsure of your fee, please reach out to Mrs. Henderson at khenderson@ipsk12.net before you make your payment.

Mr. Fremont-Smith received the Appreciation Tapestry earlier this week. He was nominated by Ms. Scarano who wrote, "I would like to nominate Mr. Fremont-Smith who has had the fortitude of hearing to teach half of the entire population of the Ipswich Public Schools how to make the world a better place by adding music to it. His ever present cheerfulness, humming and whistling betrays his presence before you ever see him. His enthusiasm and optimism that every child can, should and will play an instrument is an inspiration to us all. Although he should be sponsored by Tylenol, he figures out a way to tell every child how much they are improving and sets their vision for how amazing they can be. You are finishing strong JFS!" Congratulations!

The latest recipient of the Appreciation Tapestry is Ms. Scarbrough. She was nominated by Ms. Stone who wrote, " I’d like to nominate Ms. Scarbrough for the exceptional learning environment she creates in her science classroom. Her lessons are consistently engaging and thoughtfully designed, filled with activities that encourage curiosity and active participation. She is incredibly organized and knowledgeable, and it is truly inspiring to watch the way she brings complex topics to life. What stands out most is her ability to help students see how scientific concepts connect to the bigger picture and to the world around them. She makes the curriculum meaningful by linking standards to real-life experiences, which helps students understand why what they are learning matters. Through her passion, creativity, and dedication, she sparks a genuine interest in science and leaves a lasting impact on her students. I have learned so much from her, and I am very grateful for the opportunity to learn in her class." Very well deserved!

Friday, March 20th - Trimester Two Ends

Friday, March 20th - 7th and 8th Grade Dance, 7:00-9:00 in the Cafe

Wednesday, March 25th - Stringfest, 7PM in the DPAC

Tuesday, March 31st - Wednesday, April 1st - Grade 7 ELA MCAS

Monday, April 6th - 6th & 7th Grade RA rotation

My name is Katie Mosco and I am a part of the Interact club here at Ipswich High School which is known for helping the community and putting service above self. On May 30th we are having a town wide event called Relay for Life to raise money that will go to cancer research. Alana Novello and Emma Eliot ran this event last year, and with the help of the club this year we hope to make this event a huge success. Come to Relay for Life on May 30th from 5pm-9pm at the Ipswich Highschool track! The Interact Club at IHS is running a town wide event to raise money towards cancer research. Use this link to sign up to make a team and/or donate to the cause!