Middle School
Grades 5-8

Welcome to the St. Mary of the Hills Middle School.  Except during infancy, there is no stage of life when young people go through more changes in such a short time - and in every aspect of their lives.  It is often bewildering to them and to their parents!

At St. Mary of the Hills, we offer opportunities for our middle schoolers to grow confidently as individuals, to take risks, to solve problems, to make a difference, and to have fun in a safe, supportive environment.  Our faculty, exceptionally friendly and competent, understands that interacting with such curious, energetic students requires patience, humor, and sensitivity.  Working in partnership with parents to see that every student experiences success is a top priority.

The St. Mary of the Hills Middle School is dedicated to fostering an enthusiasm for life-long learning and a positive sense of self-esteem in students.  The Middle School offers a rigorous and challenging course of study that emphasizes additional academic studies and 21st century skills while also meeting the unique developmental needs of adolescents.

Our program is designed to develop specific knowledge and skills in students and has a larger mission to instill healthy habits of mind, heart, and action.  Middle School teachers must simultaneously challenge and nurture, encourage independence yet provide structure, and reach curricular objectives while considering each child’s unique learning style.  Essentially the Middle School program must address the complex nature of adolescence in a supportive academic environment--one that makes the transition from Elementary School to Middle School and from childhood to young adulthood as rewarding and productive as possible.

To learn more about the specifics of the academic curriculum, I encourage you to delve into the Curriculum Guidelines for each subject area.  There are also many enrichment opportunities that help to balance and augment the spiritual, academic, and social learning that happens at St. Mary of the Hills School.  If you are looking for a wonderful learning opportunity for your child, I strongly encourage you to come on a tour and see what makes St. Mary of the Hills a first-class school.