Middle School in 24 Hours
A Day in the Life of MICDS Middle School
Need help picturing exactly what goes on in the life of MICDS Middle School during a school day? Wander along 24 hours at our Middle School to glimpse into the numerous academic, artistic, athletic, and social experiences that our fifth through eighth graders embrace on a daily basis.
Scroll7:45 a.m.
A student is dropped off at Morning Carpool, decked in his MICDS football uniform.
Scroll7:50 a.m.
Jen Schuckman, Head of Middle School, greets students as they are dropped off to start the day.
Scroll7:55 a.m.
Several students make a quick stop at their lockers to gather what they need for morning classes.
Scroll8:00 a.m.
There's nothing like beginning the school day programming your TI-Innovator Rover in Accelerated Math!
Scroll8:30 a.m.
Seventh graders play an ice-breaker game during their Peer-to-Peer mentorship program with Upper School students. Today, the students will talk about healthy decision-making and self-esteem.
Scroll9:00 a.m.
A sixth grader paints a wooden fish he cut out in the Middle School Makerspace, which will be added as decoration in the sixth-grade hallway.
Scroll9:30 a.m.
An eighth grader measures the temperature of an object during her Thermal Energy Lab.
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Middle Schoolers present on the topic of cooperation at a Beasley Lower School Assembly.
Scroll10:30 a.m.
Students create a winterscape out of straw and tape in Advisory.
Scroll11:00 a.m.
Band students find the beat during a rehearsal for their upcoming performance.
Scroll11:30 a.m.
Seventh graders help fourth graders with their spelling and vocabulary lesson.
Scroll12:00 p.m.
Sixth graders place their finished fish on the hallway before heading to lunch.
Scroll12:30 p.m.
It's lunchtime in the Middle School Dining Hall—a favorite time for many Middle Schoolers at MICDS! Spaghetti is on the menu today in addition to the salad, sandwich, and yogurt bars.
Scroll12:45 p.m.
A Middle Schooler plays football after lunch during recess.
Scroll12:55 p.m.
Fifth graders laugh together at the end of recess before afternoon classes begin.
Scroll1:00 p.m.
A Middle School Ram shows off the heat shield she made in the Makerspace.
Scroll1:30 p.m.
After witnessing the process of metamorphosis during the past two weeks, fifth graders gather to release their butterflies.
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A student raises his hand to answer a question in Spanish class.
Scroll2:30 p.m.
In Mary Eliot Chapel, the entire Middle School laughs during a friendly competition during Middle School Meeting.
Scroll2:45 p.m.
A sixth grader concentrates on the graph she is drawing during her math class.
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A student starts to build a shelter as part of her science class.
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Students race across the South Gym in a spirit competition against the other Middle School grade levels.
Scroll3:15 p.m.
A student finishes up a reflection for her English class as the school day comes to an end.
Scroll3:20 p.m.
Middle School teachers help students find their rides during Afternoon Carpool.
Scroll3:30 p.m.
A Middle Schooler plucks the strings on his violin during his after-school violin lesson.
Scroll3:45 p.m.
It's time to make a move in the after-school Chess Club.
Scroll4:00 p.m.
Middle Schoolers rehearse for their upcoming play performance.
Scroll4:30 p.m.
A student meets with Mr. Lawrence after school to learn how to use a new tool for his project.
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In the Sewing and Knitting Club, a student concentrates on her needlework.
Scroll4:45 p.m.
Dance Club students take it from the top one last time as they practice new choreography.
Scroll5:00 p.m.
Middle Schoolers pose in their spirit wear with Head of School Jay Rainey, his wife Ruth, and their dog Nelson before cheering on the Rams at a football game.
Scroll6:00 p.m.
Seventh and eighth-grade students sing in harmony in the evening Middle School Choir Concert in front of family and friends.
Scroll7:00 p.m.
A student heads home after attending the choir concert and cheering on the Rams Football team in a royally-spirited way!
Scroll9:00 p.m.
A student finishes off his day reading a book which he selected during that morning's Book Tasting event in the MICDS Middle School library.
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