Ballyshannon Middle School

Initial Designation: 2024

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School Details

  • Principal: James Brewer
  • District: Boone County
  • County: Boone
  • Community: Rural

Characteristics

  • Academic Excellence - Faculty makes connections across disciplines to reinforce important concepts
  • Developmental Responsiveness - Mechanisms to assists students and families in getting access to wide range of supports (e.g., counselor, nurse, parent education)
  • Organizational Structures and Processes - Professional learning is supported, ongoing, high quality, and relevant to middle-grades education and instructional practices
  • Social Equity - Ensure all students have equal access to technology for research and activities

Description

Ballyshannon Middle School serves a diverse student population of over 800 learners who thrive in a professional and academically rigorous environment. Our commitment to the whole child is anchored in specific social emotional programs such as the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports framework and our daily Advisory sessions which focus on building resilience and empathy. These initiatives ensure every student feels supported while developing essential life skills for future success. Academically, Ballyshannon Middle School is recognized for outstanding middle school programs including our award winning STEM labs and a comprehensive Career and Technical Education department that encourages hands on learning. Students engage in high level inquiry through accelerated math tracks and immersive technology courses that prepare them for the challenges of high school. By balancing emotional well being with high expectations, we empower our students to become responsible global citizens. At Ballyshannon Middle School, excellence is a daily practice shared by our dedicated staff and vibrant community of young scholars.
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