Smart's Mill Middle School

Initial Designation: 2009

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School Details

  • Principal: Will Waldman
  • District: Loudoun County Public Schools
  • County: Loudoun
  • Community: Suburban

Characteristics

  • Academic Excellence - Exemplars of high-quality work are shared with students
  • 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 - School leadership fosters and implements collaborative decision-making and a spirit of continuous quality improvement
  • Social Equity - Fluid approach to addressing student needs with short and longer-term intervention support

Description

Smart's Mill Middle School delivers a rigorous and supportive educational experience designed to help every student achieve academic and personal growth. The school maintains a heterogeneous learning environment where high expectations are paired with personalized support, allowing students to take meaningful risks, build resilience, and develop confidence. Learners are encouraged to become leaders, mentors, scholars, and active members of their community. Collaborative classrooms help students recognize their individual strengths while learning how teamwork can lead to stronger outcomes. Staff members challenge students to think deeply, persevere through difficulty, and contribute positively to the school community. Through a balanced focus on academic success, leadership, and character development, Smart's Mill prepares students for future learning and responsible citizenship. Smart's Mill is a caring community where students are supported, inspired, and empowered to achieve great things.
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