Schmucker Middle School

Schmucker Middle School About Schmucker Middle School Paul H. It has about 1050 students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. The principal is Janet Scott. The school is named after Paul H.

Schmucker Middle School, located in Mishawaka, Indiana, is one of three middle schools in the Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation. Besides Mishawaka, the students come from Granger, Osceola, South Bend and Elkhart. The school is located on Bittersweet Road across from Penn High School. The assistant principals are Sandra Leonard and Sean Galiher. Schmucker Middle School has, in recent years, do

ne quite well in many academic competitions, including MathCounts, Academic Super Bowl, Spell Bowl, and Knowledge Masters. The school is also does quite well in sports. The mascot is the Spartan, and the school fight song is to the tune of "On Wisconsin." Schmucker Middle School has a music program including chorus, band, and orchestra. In the state music competition of Group ISSMA, the bands and orchestras, organized by grade, usually earn a "gold medal." Some of the school's clubs are Skate Club, Ski Club, Study Club, Fit Club, and Art Club. Most Schmucker graduates proceed on to high school at Penn High School. Most students at Schmucker come from either Bittersweet Elementary, Prairie Vista Elementary, or Walt Disney Elementary. Janet Scott, principal

Patrick Hubler, assistant principal

Jayson Snyder, assistant to the principal

Carol Brown, secretary

History

Schmucker Middle School was built in 1968 and serves families from Bittersweet, Elsie Rogers, Moran, Prairie Vista, and Walt Disney Elementary Schools. Schmucker, a former social studies teacher at Penn High School. The school underwent a major renovation that improved instructional areas and the interior climate. The project was finished in the fall of 2001. Overview

Grades 6, 7, 8

Enrollment 2009-2010: 982

Teachers: 53

Media/Office/Teacher aides: 11

Program Assistants: 11

Counselors: 2

Classrooms: 62

School day: 9:05 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Special Facilities

Field house

TV studio

Learning technology center

Three computer labs

Portable lap top computer lab

Fitness Room

Fiber optic voice, video, data distribution system network

Internet access

Outdoor recreation areas

Large Group Instruction room

Modular Skills for Living Lab



Academic Programs

Schmucker Middle School's instructional program provides at each grade level the core content areas of math, language arts, social studies and science. Sixth, seventh and eighth graders have opportunities to participate in a wellness program that consists of instruction in health and physical education, various music options that include band, orchestra, and choir, and exploration classes that consist of computers, art, and family and consumer science. Seventh grade students participate in a foreign language exploratory program where they are introduced to French, Spanish, German and Japanese. A full inclusion program is designed to meet the needs of all students. ISTEP+ spring 20010 results­­­­–Percent of students passing ISTEP+

English/Language Arts Math Science Social Studies

Grade 6 84 84 71

Grade 7 85 82 81

Grade 8 84 84



Parent Involvement

Schmucker Middle School has a very strong PTA group and parent volunteer program. Activities

Academic competitions program

After school club program

Athletic teams

Fine arts/life skills exploratory program

Intramural/recreation program

Performing fine arts (band, orchestra, chorus)


Colors: Gold and blue

Mascot: Spartans

Parents, have you and your students read, signed, and returned the Chromebook forms? If not, you should do so very soon!...
08/14/2015

Parents, have you and your students read, signed, and returned the Chromebook forms? If not, you should do so very soon! In order for your student to receive their Chromebook during the first few days of school, they must be signed and returned to our office by the first day of school, August 19!

Students, have you thought about what color case you want to personalize your Chromebook with? Check out the colors that are available!

A few things to remember:
- The introduction of Chromebooks will alter not only the way in which students continue their learning but also the way in which we structure fees. The $85.00/year use fee for the Chromebook will replace the rental of some of the textbooks next school year.
- We will continue to issue some personal textbooks for various classes while other textbooks will be retained as class sets only. Therefore, we will still be using traditional textbooks as we introduce more widespread digital learning through Chromebooks.
- We will keep track of each student’s Chromebook serial number so that we can reissue the same device to each user the following school year. Students will use the same Chromebook for three years.
- As a parent/guardian, you will be responsible if the Chromebook is damaged or stolen.
- P-H-M will provide an optional insurance program in the fall for parents wishing to participate. The insurance program will cover accidental damage and repairs and cost approximately $20.00 per year. Insurance information will be provided when your student receives their Chromebook.

08/13/2015

Good morning everyone! I hope you all had a great summer vacation. Today is the final day for students to attend our schedule pick up and walk-around from 10 AM - 1 PM. Locker information, course information, teacher assignments, and room numbers will appear on the schedules. If your student does not attend today's walk-around, they will NOT receive their schedule until the first day of school. We hope to see you today, and more information to come!

05/31/2015

Our 8th graders return from Washington, D.C. today! They had a wonderful time touring various places and learning about history, government, art, culture, and civics. The ultimate trip of a lifetime!

03/16/2015

This Friday, March 16, 2015, is our snow day make-up day. Students are expected to be present and ready to learn!

02/25/2015

eLearning assignments are due soon! Check with your teachers for exact dates.

12/22/2014

Enjoy your winter break!

There is a Two Hour Delay today. The schedule for classes is as follows:
11/18/2014

There is a Two Hour Delay today. The schedule for classes is as follows:

11/17/2014

Congratulations to our Spell Bowl team for a first place tie at the state competition! We are so proud of them!

10/28/2014

Welcome back!

10/24/2014

Enjoy your Fall Recess!

10/24/2014

Picture retake day is on October 30. The order forms are in the main office.

10/17/2014

The "Sparty Party" for students that sold three or more items for the Mrs. Field's fundraiser is on October 23. Information will be sent home with students.

Address

56045 Bittersweet Road
Mishawaka, IN
46545

Telephone

+15742595661

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