Valwood's middle school is a three year program, including grades six, seven, and eight, dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge, and the intellectual and moral development of students. The middle school years represent a bridge between the security of a teacher-centered lower school and the rigors of a subject-centered upper school and increasing learner independence. Teachers work together as a team to address social and emotional, as well as academic issues.

The middle school academic curriculum is designed to enable students to succeed in high school, college, and beyond. All students are required to take science, math, social studies, literature, grammar and composition, and some will take Upper School courses in French and Spanish. Eighth grade students begin their upper school math curriculum by taking Algebra I. All classes are college preparatory and rigorous, while taking into account the individual needs of students. Emphasis is placed on process, how to learn and how to study, as well as on content. In addition, students are encouraged to broaden their horizons through creative expression with classes in drama, health, studio art, computers, and music, including strings instruction and choral music.

Each grade has field trips spanning from 3-5 days to various locales including Washington, D.C., North Carolina, and Jekyll Island.  Middle school students also have the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of athletics, and all who wish to participate on a team may.  The Student Council organizes two dances throughout the year as well as other activites that raise money for local charities.

Valwood Middle School Faculty

  MS PARENT WORKSHOPS and SOCIAL EVENTS for 2009

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

UPCOMING EVENTS

Thursday, March 4 at 6:00:  8th grade Sudent/Parent Night to return EXPLORE Test results.  Will be held in Rodgers Performance Hall

Monday, March 8:  Funky Day - Jr. Honor Society Assembly

Wednesday, March 10:  Play With Your Food

Thursday, March 11:  Funky Day - Winter Sports Assembly

Monday, March 15:  No school

Wednesday, March 17:  Middle School Parents coffee from 8:00-9:30am

Friday, March 19:  End of 3rd quarter

SPORTS

Spring sports are starting.  See your coach for dismissal times.

JV Baseball

Tuesday, March 9:  at vs Brookwood at 4pm

Thursday, March 11:  At Fullington (Pinehurst) at 4pm

JV Tennis

Thursday March 4:  4pm here vs Valdosta Middle School

Tuesday, March 9:  4pm here vs Hahira Middle School

 JV Soccer

March 6:  Both Boys and Girls will play a tournament at Valwood.  Girl's first match is at 9, boy's at 10:30. 

March 13:  Both Boys and Girls will play a tournament at Valwood and both start at 9.

JV Golf

Thursday, March 4:  1:30 at Cairo Country Club

Wednesday, March 10:  2:30 at home vs Tiftarea.

TODAY LUNCChicken Tortellini Alfredo

Meatball Sub w/Chips

Zucchini and Tomatoes

Rolls

Strawberry Cake