Students researched and discussed current events occuring in Africa.
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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.
Extension students learned all about pickles, including how good they are to eat!
Students who performed at Choir Fest NW at Portland State last week enjoyed a fun musical experience.
Students can choose from a wide array of healthy, delicious options in the dining hall.
Middle Schoolers have partnered with the Upper School Debate team to learn debating skills.
Students experienced new adventures on their fall class trips.
Eighth graders walk through a model solar system on the OES campus.
The whole OES community gathered around the Belltower to celebrate the start of the new school year.
Middle School kicked off with a joyful clap-in on their first day of school.
Rev. Spencer recently published an article entilted: The Purpose of School: Sustaining Democracy and Cultivating Humanity for the NAIS “Independent Ideas Blog,” where he reflects on the need to cultivate teachers as leaders in the civil discourse needed to uphold democracy.