Dent Middle School

Initial Designation: 2021

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School Details

  • Principal: Tamala Ashford
  • District: Richland Two
  • County: Richland
  • Community: Suburban-Rural

Characteristics

  • Academic Excellence - Instructional strategies include a variety of challenging and engaging activities
  • Developmental Responsiveness - Meaningful parent involvement
  • Organizational Structures and Processes - Plan for school improvement that is organized, communicated, and acted upon
  • Social Equity - Every student has an adult advocate at our school

Description

Dent Middle School serves grades 6 7 8 with strong core instruction and a magnet option through the TWO Academies single gender program, designed to support the whole child in smaller learning communities. Students can enroll in AVID to build organization, note taking, tutorials, and goal setting, with AVID strategies used across classrooms. Beyond academics, the SHINE after school program adds choices such as drama club, video productions, and SAT PSAT preparation. The band program performs at pep rallies and seasonal concerts and participates in festivals, giving students a polished performance experience. Athletics include football, basketball, cheerleading, soccer, and volleyball for students ready to compete and grow as teammates. Families will find a school culture that feels focused, energetic, and genuinely supportive.
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