Troy Wiebe, Principal
 

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     Georgia Morse Middle School, enrollment of 621, strives to offer a full comprehensive program.   The student body is made up of 296 males and 325 females.  Caucasian students make up 83% of the population followed by Native Americans with 13% of the population, and other nationalities making up the remaining 4%.  About 20.5% of the students at the Middle School are eligible for free and reduced lunch.  Building personnel is comprised of 41 certified staff and 17 classified staff.  The building itself was expanded and remodeled in 2001.  The site was previously the old high school which then in 1972 turned into a Jr. High made up of grades 7-9.  Through the recent remodeling phases and additions, the 9^th grade moved to the high school in 1997, and the 6^th grade moved up to the current middle school in 2001.

        Georgia Morse Middle School has teams of teachers that closely monitor student progress.  They have a common teaming period each day in order to do such items as track student progress, communicate with parents, updating a team website including daily assignments, professional development, small group tutoring and build interdisciplinary lessons or units.  Core classes at the 6^th grade level are Reading, Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, and Science with Physical Education, Art, Music, Computers, Life Skills, and Study Hall sharing time on a rotational wheel.  For the 7^th and 8^th grade the core classes are Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, Science, and Health/Physical Education with the Exploratory or “Encore” classes of Art, Family and Consumer Science, Technical Education, Computer Applications, Band and Chorus.  Emphasis is put on Reading, Language Arts, and Math as these classes have shown areas of weakness that have put our school on Level 4 of school improvement in regards to No Child Left Behind.  The Technical Education Class uses new Synergistics Modules that includes the latest innovations in science and mathematics, and the Family and Consumer Science Program brings daily living skills to the forefront with new software modules as well in addition to the hands on lab opportunities.   Computer classes offer real life experiences for the digital age that we currently live in.

        The Middle School is fortunate to have five (5) computer labs that are accessible to the students for assignments, enrichment, and research.  Smartboards and dynamic software make their way into the classrooms creating interesting, meaningful learning experiences.  Fifty percent of our classrooms have smartboard technology.  Specialized personnel direct guidance and counseling programs.  Such programs include Character Education, Project Wisdom and Project Citizen.  Student Groups include Yearbook staff, Where Everybody Belongs (WEB), Taking Action Against Tobacco Use (TATU), Youth to Youth, Student Council, and Circle of Friends.  The Middle School offers a wide variety of fine arts programs including band, chorus, and drama.  Math Counts is another example of extra programming offered.  Extra-curricular athletic opportunities include basketball, gymnastics, wrestling, cross-country, golf, tennis, track, football, weight lifting (Iron Man), and volleyball.

         Our Building’s climate and culture has been emphasized to aid in building relationships, maintaining a place of safety and interest, as well as demonstrate our community’s commitment to a strong education.  An inviting environment is provided at Georgia Morse Middle School.  Trees and benches welcome students, parents, staff and guests into the school.  Four networked tv monitors display student activities and announcements.  A nutritious breakfast is also available to all students.  Our cafeteria has neon lights and art work to create a fun, social atmosphere meeting the needs of the middle level student.  For the safety, comfort, and convenience of our students, we have separate entrances for each grade level.  Each student is given an agenda as an important link for parents to monitor assignments and assessments.  Students are expected to carry their agenda with them at all times, as it serves as a hall pass.

         Staff members are encouraged to take advantage of many professional development opportunities that will advance technological skills and use the effective instructional practices to increase student achievement.  Professional Book reads have been a tool to work as a school community and discuss best practices.  Georgia Morse Middle School continues strong efforts in meeting the needs of low performing students.  A Native American Coach has evolved from a recently known tutoring position.  This Coach serves an important role in building relationships and connections with students, families, and the school.