Middle School
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Driven by “what’s best for students,” teaching and learning in the OES Middle School foster connections and cultivate creative and critical thinking. Because the Middle School years are a time of great transition, the OES Middle School creates a learning environment where students can take risks and feel supported by the community.
Students in the Middle School experience:
- A focus on community through our grade level advisory program and experiential class trips that range from learning outdoor skills at Mt. St. Helens, community building at the beginning of 6th grade, and river rafting at the end of 8th grade.
- An inquiry-driven curriculum where students are guided to craft thoughtful questions, respond constructively to setbacks, and share what they have learned with the community in every subject from history to science.
- An emphasis on student wellness and mindfulness through Health and Wellness classes to thoughtful counseling programs for academic and social/emotional needs.
Through programs such as advisory, morning Gathering, and Community Engagement, teachers connect with students and offer them academic and social, and emotional support.
The class of 2029 officially became Upper School students on June 12 in a heartwarming ceremony.
The class of 2032 officially became sixth graders yesterday with a joyful promotion celebration.
Eighth-grader Queenie C. has won a national award for one of her paintings.
Middle School students were able to exercise their power for good while engaging in experiential education.
Middle Schoolers proudly shared their science projects with family and friends on Science Night.
An amazing array of musical performances were held on Middle School Arts Night, accompanied by a Visual Art Display.
Middle School students gained new skills on a rock climbing trip to Smith Rock in Central Oregon.
Krish P. '29 volunteered to teach robotics and coding to younger OES students in an after-school program as part of his science inquiry project.
Sixth graders expressed their artistic vision by making their own ceramic bobbleheads.
Three fourth-grade students got the chance to speak about their advocacy projects on the Oregon Senate Floor during spring break.