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

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

“If you are always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be.”

— Maya Angelou

Middle school is a key developmental period when the pressure to conform and blend in with peers is especially strong. At Ipswich Middle School, our goal is to build an environment where students feel safe stepping out of that comfort zone to express their true selves. Events like our annual Halloween celebration give our community a chance to do just that. From clever concepts to favorite characters, our students and staff brought incredible creativity to school proving just how amazing it is to stand out - enjoy the pictures.

Once again this year our 7th graders designed carnival style probability games and hosted their classmates for a carnival. During Ms. Schroeder's, Mr. Lorenz's, and Ms. Somers' Math classes students planned their games, brought in their supplies, and created the finished projects but not before using various methods to calculate the odds of winning. This is a yearly project that helped last year’s 7th graders score way above the state average on probability questions on the MCAS test; we are confident that this group of 7th graders will as well.

The Class of 2028 Officers invite all IMS students to a Halloween Movie Night fundraiser on Friday, October 30th, from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM in the lower gym!

Whether you want to kick back with a festive film or burn off some energy, we have something for everyone:

• Movie in the Lower Gym: Bring your favorite cozy pillows and blankets to settle in for the feature presentation, starting promptly at 6:00 PM.

• Open Gym in the Upper Gym: Prefer to stay active? Head upstairs for a variety of open gym games throughout the evening.

• Snacks & Drinks: Candy and refreshing beverages will be available for purchase.

Event Details & Logistics

• Admission: $5 per student at the door.

• Drop-Off: 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM in front of the Performing Arts Center (PAC).

• Pick-Up: Event ends at 8:00 PM.

• Cell Phone Policy: To ensure a safe and engaging evening, students will check in their cell phones at the entrance upon arrival and retrieve them when they leave.

• Important Note: Once a student leaves the event, re-entry is not permitted.

Mark your calendars and gather your friends—we hope to see you all there for a spooktacular evening!

— Class of 2028 Officers

Previously the Appreciation Tapestry was presented to Ms. DeJoy. She now has the honor and responsibility to pass it on to the next recipient. She has chosen Mrs. Ogasapian. She writes, "I have chosen to pass the IMS tapestry on to our substitute librarian, Nancy Ogasapian. Nancy generously offered to fill in as our temporary school librarian at the start of the school year, and her dedication and effort has been remarkable. Since my classroom is connected to the library, I have had the opportunity to witness the tremendous work and long hours she has put into improving the library and making sure that the "right books" are put into students' hands. Any time faculty or students needed books that our school library doesn't own, Nancy drove to the public library on her own time and culled books from all over the North Shore. Frequently, Nancy has been one of the last to leave the building as she busily reorganizes and improves the library for the next day; Nancy has worked hard to make the library an inviting place where ALL students will be drawn in by books on display. It is clear that Nancy is passionate about literature and helping our students learn to love reading as she does. We will miss her in the library!"

• Monday, November 2nd - Field Trip - 7th grade, Project Adventure
• Tuesday, November 3rd - Change Is Simple, Grade 6
• Monday, November 9th - New RAs for 6th & 7th Grade
• Tuesday, November 10th - Field Trip - 6th Grade, Boda Borg
• Wednesday, November 11th - No School, Veteran's Day
• Thursday, November 12th - 8th Grade to Whittier Voc. Tech.