middle school News

Courageous Persuaders video competition is approaching quickly with the deadline for entry is February 9, 2012. Courageous Persuaders is a competition-based scholarship program that invites high school students to create a 30-second television.

The Triunfo YMCA, serving Westlake Village, Agoura Hills and Oak Park, is starting its Model United Nations program, designed for kids in sixth through eighth grades.

The Miller Family YMCA of Newbury Park is currently forming its Model United Nations delegation made up of middle school students in the Newbury Park area.

The Triunfo YMCA, serving Westlake Village, Agoura Hills and Oak Park, will hold its first meeting of its Model United Nations program, designed for kids in sixth through eighth grades on Thursday, February 2 at 6:00 p.m.

FREE for new Science Teachers. Keynote Speaker Sharon Hall on Urban Ecology; Teacher Mixer and Refreshments; FREE Educator Memberships; Teacher Support Fair; Door Prizes; more. Sponsored by ASU STARR Noyce Scholarship, AZ Science Center, and ASTA.

BrainstormUSA launches TestPractice, an online app, that helps students from grades 1-9 prepare for standardized tests nationwide by removing pre-test jitters, reinforces skills learned in class and through Orchard Home. Fun + Practice = Success

Courageous Persuaders video competition is approaching quickly with the deadline for entry is February 9, 2012. Courageous Persuaders is a competition-based scholarship program that invites high school students to create a 30-second television.

The Triunfo YMCA, serving Westlake Village, Agoura Hills and Oak Park, is starting its Model United Nations program, designed for kids in sixth through eighth grades.

Over 100 students will participate in a full day “hackathon” to learn about innovation from rock-star tech leaders like Pong creator Allan Alcorn and engineers from Facebook.

Middle School (also called Junior High School) is a time of rapid physical and cognitive development. Using visual mnemonics and games, the QTalk® products make Spanish class fun, even for students with attention disorders or reading delays.

The Miller Family YMCA of Newbury Park is currently forming its Model United Nations delegation made up of middle school students in the Newbury Park area.

The Triunfo YMCA, serving Westlake Village, Agoura Hills and Oak Park, will hold its first meeting of its Model United Nations program, designed for kids in sixth through eighth grades on Thursday, February 2 at 6:00 p.m.

FREE for new Science Teachers. Keynote Speaker Sharon Hall on Urban Ecology; Teacher Mixer and Refreshments; FREE Educator Memberships; Teacher Support Fair; Door Prizes; more. Sponsored by ASU STARR Noyce Scholarship, AZ Science Center, and ASTA.

Seventeen-year old Burien native Marta Stahlfeld will be selling copies of her middle school / young adult book "Darkwoods" at the Highland Park Elementary Holiday Bazaar in West Seattle, WA, on Saturday, December 10, 2011, from 10am - 3pm.

Capstone Digital, developer of personalized learning environments for students, announces a new partnership with Saddleback Educational Publishing to extend the myON platform with the addition of more than 100 new titles.

You Rock! How to Be a Star Student & Still Have Fun is an empowering and entertaining “How to Study” book for music-loving teens.

Boca Raton, FL. Isabel (Izzy) Parrado, M. Ed an employee of The School District of Palm Beach County since 1977 has joined the Board of Directors of the American Association of Caregiving Youth (AACY).

The Renaissance School, a Montessori school in Oakland, CA. will hold tours for parents of prospective students ages 2 years through middle school. Tours will be held September 20 and 21. Tours are adults only. Call 510-531-8566 to reserve.

BrainstormUSA launches TestPractice, an online app, that helps students from grades 1-9 prepare for standardized tests nationwide by removing pre-test jitters, reinforces skills learned in class and through Orchard Home. Fun + Practice = Success

Florida Advanced Technological Education Center, the NSF Center for excellence in high-tech manufacturing is organizing its first ever summer energy camp. The camp will take place June 20-23 from 9-3 p.m. at HCC-South Shore Campus in Ruskin, FL.

Pearblossom Private School, providing grades K through 12, receives a 6-year accreditation cycle, the longest term possible by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

Students Walk Aawy with $18,000 in Scholarships

Children and teens in the North Kitsap area have the opportunity this summer to study visual art and pottery under the guidance of a college art teacher, thanks to a collaboration between West Sound Academy and Northwest College of Art.

The National Latin Exam Committee bestowed honor on students from The Bear Creek School for their performance on the Introduction to Latin National Latin Exam this past March. Two students received a perfect score.

Houston's own Pop/R&B star, Miss Mykie, selected to host this year's Wood Creek Middle School Rosebuds Organization Mother-Daughter Banquet. The Rosebuds, an all girl organization, focus on leadership and the bonds of sisterhood.

The 2011 Connections Institute, a professional development opportunity for K–8 teachers, explores ways that the arts can contribute to students’ understanding and engagement in character development

The 2011 IGES Earth Day Photo & Essay Contest for grades 5-8 starts today! Take a photograph of something changing in your local environment from April 18 to 29 and win a digital camera or other prizes.

Students of the Robotics Club of TMI – The Episcopal School of Texas received the award for the Most Elegant Robot in the GEAR (Getting Excited About Robots) competition held March 26 at the University of Texas at San Antonio.

Orinda Academy is adding a sixth grade class beginning in Fall 2011. The school is a college prep co-ed day school for students in grades 6-12. The sixth grade is a result of popular local demand for a personalized quality middle school program.

Celebrate Earth Day with middle school students across the country by taking a photograph of something changing in your local environment. Photos must be snapped April 18-29. Win a digital camera or other prizes.

Faced with budget cuts that have forced the cancellation of low enrollment AP and enrichment classes, schools in 10 states have started their students with VHS online courses this semester.

Mass Legislators Look at Expanding Virtual High School in the Bay State

Forty students from Pantego Christian Academy have been named 2010 Lone Star State Scholars joining over 1900 other students from across Texas who were recognized as well-rounded individuals who excel in the classroom as well as in their community.

Courageous Persuaders program harnesses creativity to deliver youth-to-youth message about dangers of underage drinking

Students interested in September 2011 admission encouraged to sit for Entrance Exam.

CommonWealth One, in conjunction with Virginia Cooperative Extension Agency, sponsored a “Reality Store” activity at Francis C. Hammond Middle School, which helped Eighth grade students better understand everyday finances.

Middle school receives initial 65 Kindle e-readers as part of a special reading program, “Putting E(xcitement)-Books in the Hands of Students.”

Dominic Mazziotta, age 12, is the only child in the world known to have Kaposi’s hemangioendothelioma, a rare blood disease that causes his own red blood cells to destroy platelets and to develop tumors.

Junior Achievement Manatee/Sarasota will host their “A Day of Difference” program and provide JA Economics for Success to 29 classes and over 600 eighth grade students.

Bring national attention to fight against underage drinking. High school students across america are now eligible to win the wall street journal scholarship for making tv commercials to combat underage drinking

Dr. Russ Buss offers seven tips to teach children and adolescents how to stop being bullied. He calls these "bully resistant optimism skills." Next week begins National Bullying Awareness Month. He calls on schools to create a culture of kindness.

FBI-SOS Initiative unveils new and even more efficient website and jumps into the Twitter communication realm.

Sagemont’s Middle School triplets embody the school’s college prep model to strive for top grades, participate in sports and clubs plus engage in community service work.

Shmoop broadens scope beyond humanities and significantly expands middle school curriculum.

Students who participated in Imagine Prep's KPRP Broadcasting Camp visited over 20 different radio stations and met with numerous broadcasting professionals including DJs, producers, news directors, and promotion specialists.

Imagine Prep at Surprise announces its increasing presence on the Internet. Imagine Prep at Surprise can now be found on Facebook and Twitter.

Imagine Prep's Robotics Camp is currently enrolling participants. During this 10 day camp students will design and program a Lego Mindstorm Robot to navigate an obstacle course and move an object from one place to another. Camp begins July 5th.

Rubicon Publishing has received the rare honour of having three of its series tie for a prestigious 2010 Textbook Excellence Award.

Imagine Prep at Surprise announces openings for KPRP Boot Camp and Screenwriting Boot Camp. Both programs offer students in grades 7-12 the opportunity to learn more about the broadcasting industry. Camps run June 28-July 2nd.

Recently, members of Imagine Prep’s junior high Builders Club attended a meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Surprise to solicit help with future projects and the Kiwanis came through in a big way!

Imagine Prep’s summer activities include summer school, summer camp programs, and weekly social activities. Many summer camps still have openings. Imagine Prep has also organized a full schedule of FREEsocial activities open to all area students.

The 12-member Triunfo YMCA delegation won the honor of "premier delegation" at the annual Model United Nations conference in Burbank, Calif. in April. Many of its delegates were signaled out for their excellent work in the program.

Students in K-12 schools and other educational programs can submit a short video to enter The Kavli Science Video Contest. Winners will be featured on the National Mall at the USA Science & Engineering Festival's Expo October 23-24, 2010.

Art in Action, a leading provider of K-12 visual art programs, launches a homeschool version of its innovative online visual art curriculum, featuring animated discussions of masterpieces; video demonstrations of art techniques; and much more.

Pacific Hills School offers award-winning summer camp and summer school programs

Devon Prep middle school students explore the earth balloon in their own gym.