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
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!
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.
08/14/2015
11/18/2014