Middle School Schedule Development

Over the past year, a cross-district committee of teachers, administrators, and staff has been engaged in thoughtful research and collaboration around this work.

This has included:

• Studying a range of middle school scheduling models
• Visiting and learning from other schools and districts
• Reflecting on our current schedule and identifying opportunities for growth
• Discussing the academic, social, and emotional needs of our students

• What Makes a Great Middle School Master Schedule

Through this process, several potential approaches have been explored. Each comes with strengths and challenges, and we are working to finalize the best option for our middle school communities.
 

Across all of the options considered, there are several consistent goals guiding this work.

Supporting Stronger Learning Experiences

Longer and more flexible learning blocks give teachers time to incorporate meaningful discussion, collaboration, and student-teacher interaction.

Expanding Student Support

Building in dedicated time for intervention, enrichment, and extra help to support a wide range of student needs, including academic and social-emotional growth.

Improving the Student Experience

Reducing unnecessary transitions throughout the day that allow for a more balanced and manageable daily pace.

Enhancing Teacher Collaboration & Planning

Providing consistent time and structures that support thoughtful planning and collaboration.
 

We are now beginning to share this work more broadly with our school teams and communities.

In the coming weeks:

• Our staff will engage in discussions and provide feedback
• Families will have opportunities to learn more and ask questions
• Input will help refine our thinking before recommendations are brought forward

We are committed to a thoughtful process that includes the voices of our community.
 

Recordings of each parent meeting are below. Please use our New Middle School Schedule Form to ask questions and share your thoughts as we continue this important conversation together. 

These sessions are designed as an early look at what we are exploring as we plan for the 2027–2028 school year. There will be additional opportunities to connect on the schedule plans as we move forward.