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STEP INSIDE THE MIDDLE SCHOOL


Students painting pottery during an art class
Students in costumes prepare to present in a theater class
students paint ceramic mugs during an art class
Band director conducts a middle school band class
Students circle a piano during a middle school music class
Students sort color pencils as they prepare to start work on an art project
Art teacher works with a student as they plan the steps for an art project
Middle School students collaborate during a lesson in the Arts & World Languages Center.
A photo of a French classroom in the Arts & World Languages Center.
A photo of a dedicated movement studio in the Arts & World Languages Center.
The large stairwell in the Arts and World Languages building can hold an entire grade when needed.
A Middle School teacher and student work together in the Arts & World Languages Center.
A photo of a French classroom in the Arts & World Languages Center.

Arts & World Languages Center

Boasting 42,000 square feet of performance and classroom space, "the AWL," as it is fondly called by the Middle School community, supports student talent and inspires artistic development with a dynamic performance stage, spacious art studios, soundproofed classrooms and rehearsal areas.

Horton Hall Performing Arts Center

Horton Hall is the new heart of campus, with adaptable configurations to be able to host live performances, rehearsals, student assemblies and community events.

Photo of Horton Hall, a theater and performance center on the Middle School campus.
Photo of Horton Hall, a theater and performance center on the Middle School campus.
Photo of Horton Hall, a theater and performance center on the Middle School campus.
Photo of Horton Hall, a theater and performance center on the Middle School campus.
Photo of Horton Hall, a theater and performance center on the Middle School campus.
Photo of Horton Hall, a theater and performance center on the Middle School campus.
Photo of Horton Hall, a theater and performance center on the Middle School campus.
Photo of Horton Hall, a theater and performance center on the Middle School campus.
Photo of Horton Hall, a theater and performance center on the Middle School campus.
Photo of Horton Hall, a theater and performance center on the Middle School campus.
Photo of Horton Hall, a theater and performance center on the Middle School campus.

Seventh-graders conduct a dissection in a Gateway Center science classroom.
A seventh-grade student holds his hand up to a Van de Graff generator in a Gateway Center science classroom.
Middle School students conduct an experiment in a Gateway Center science classroom.
Middle School students complete independent work in the lobby of Gateway Center.
Middle School students pose for a photo at a table in Gateway Center.
Middle School students write on dedicated whiteboards in Gateway Center.
Middle School students collaborate at a table in Gateway Center.
Middle School students walk up and down the main stairwell at Gateway Center.
Middle School students pose for photos in the lobby of Gateway Center.
Middle School students chat in the lobby of Gateway Center.
Middle School students collaborate at a table in Gateway Center.

Gateway Center

The Gateway Center is the largest building on campus and welcomes visitors to the Middle School. For the first time, all grade levels of history, math and science are housed together, creating collaborative opportunities for teachers and students.

Middle School Quad

Adjacent to the Gateway Center is the campus quad, which includes King Family Commons, a terraced amphitheater, Cav Station (an outdoor classroom) and a multitude of seating options, play spaces and dual roller slides.

Middle School Quad roller slides

New Gymnasium, Wellness, Extended Day & Classroom Facilities

Details on this next phase are to come.

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