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S E c O N D A R y S c H O O l SS T I l lWAT E R M I DDl E ScHOOlStillwater Middle School is a community dedicated to sixth and seventhgraders. “In order to help students grow and learn in a challenging,integrative environment, we group them into grade-based teams,”Principal Cathy Walker says. “The teams focus on a core curriculum ofmath, science, language arts, and world studies.”Students expand their learning with elective classes such as band,orchestra, vocal music, PE, Spanish, computers, art, ceramics,photography, and enrichment. And they have additional opportunitiesin extracurricular clubs including student council, Sequoyah bookclub, running club, academic team, and engineering club. SMSadministrators, faculty, and staff are all committed to guiding studentsthrough the middle school years by focusing on what is best forstudents every day.S T I l lWAT E R JUN I OR H I gH ScHOOlAn eighth- and ninth-grade school, Stillwater Junior High is dedicatedto meeting the individual needs of all students. SJHS strives toprovide a supportive academic, physical, and social environment thathelps each student reach his or her potential. This environment givesstudents opportunities to develop important life skills and helps themlearn self-respect and respect for others. An active Parent TeacherAssociation helps in providing services and activities for students andteachers, and SJHS enjoys a very supportive and cordial relationshipwith the Stillwater community. “Whether it’s working hand in hand withOSU, cooperating with Meridian Technology in learning experiences, orplanning volunteer community service projects through our clubs andorganizations, SJHS is very proud of its participation and efforts withinthe community,” says Principal Trent Swanson.2 008-2009SE c OND A R y ScHOOl E NROl l ME N TStillwater Middle SchoolStillwater Junior High SchoolStillwater High SchoolStillwater Lincoln Academy72772010241046