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Middle School

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Nurturing Critical Thinkers

With just 160 students in grades 6–8, Saint Edward's Middle School is small enough for every child to be seen and inspired — and big enough for bold ideas to take flight.

Our program provides a strong foundation in traditional academics, while nurturing the independence, confidence and character that prepare students for success in the Upper School and beyond.

Middle school students learn from expert faculty who understand that early adolescence is a time of rapid transformation. They meet students where they are, helping them discover who they are and what they’re capable of becoming.

 

A young boy in a striped shirt stands in front of a whiteboard with scientific terms written on it, while a window and part of a desk are visible in the background.

Cultivating Thinkers

SES middle school students dive into ideas headfirst by asking questions, debating perspectives and connecting concepts in ways that matter.

Small class sizes and Academic Learning Lab access help ensure that every student is equipped to excel. Harkness discussions in the classroom sharpen listening and reasoning, while the Honors track challenges those ready to push further. All eighth graders complete a capstone multimedia presentation to reflect on and celebrate their middle school journey.

A group of students poses for a photo in front of the U.S. Capitol building on a cloudy day.

Cultivating Leaders

Leadership at Saint Edward’s isn’t about titles — it’s about influence, responsibility and respect. Through service projects, Chapels, class trips, and the eighth-grade capstone trip to Washington, D.C., middle school students learn how to collaborate, navigate complex situations and demonstrate integrity. 

Eighth graders take a Character Education course and begin meeting with College Counseling to explore interests and goals, laying the foundation for a successful transition to the Upper School, where they can continue to mature as leaders and learners.

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Cultivating
Problem Solvers

Middle school is when students turn ideas into action. They tackle coding challenges, math applications and environmental initiatives, applying knowledge in meaningful ways.

Athletics and the fine arts push them to think on their feet, adapt and innovate — individually and together. Seeing their ideas come to life helps students understand that they can make a difference — in their school, community and world.


Academic Achievements & Adventures

The Colonies Come to Life
Eighth grade students present their colonies to their peers.

Eighth Grade Honors U.S. History students brought the 13 colonies to life through a creative “Colonial Travel Fair.” Each student designed an interactive StoryMap to promote an assigned colony, highlighting its geography, economy and culture to attract potential settlers.

Students then delivered engaging three-minute persuasive pitches, presenting their colonies to the class. Following the presentations, they evaluated each option and selected which colony they would “move” to, supporting their decision with evidence drawn from their peers’ arguments.

Painting the Mona Lisa with Xaque Gruber
Students enjoy a history and art lesson with Xaque Gruber.

As part of their study of the Renaissance, seventh-grade history students welcomed guest artist Xaque Gruber for a hands-on lesson inspired by one of the world's most famous paintings, the Mona Lisa. Students explored Renaissance artistic techniques while creating their own interpretations of Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece, gaining a deeper appreciation for the creativity, innovation and cultural impact of the era. The experience brought history to life by connecting classroom learning with artistic expression.

Sixth-Grade Scientists Take to the Seas
Sixth graders paddle their cardboard boats across the pool.

Inspired by the adventurous journey of Phillip and Timothy in The Cay, our students embarked on a hands-on engineering challenge: designing and building a boat using only cardboard and duct tape. The goal? Create a vessel sturdy enough to carry two people safely across the pool!


While some boats stayed afloat and others bravely sank, every student showed incredible creativity, teamwork and perseverance. From brainstorming initial designs to testing their creations in the water, our young Pirates demonstrated what real-world science and problem-solving look like. It was a fantastic day of learning, laughter and Pirate spirit!

Middle School presents its own new challenges for parents, but from the moment we stepped on campus at Saint Edward’s, we were confident that our family made the right choice. My son's teachers describe him as 'respectful in class' and 'delightful', and we have seen solid strides in his writing skills and other academic pursuits.

He has a mixed, fun group of friends, and we're hearing from coaches that he's putting himself out there with new athletic skills while demonstrating ideal sportsmanship. As a parent, it's a gift to have a tween who is excited to go to school in the morning, and this experience is better than any of us could have predicted.Parent of a Sixth Grade Student

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