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Middle School

What's Possible When Wonder Leads the Way?

King Middle School, Grades 6-8, is a place where curiosity is encouraged, and exploration is embraced. From American literature to singing in the choir to building robots in the Innovation Lab, students have the freedom to explore a wide range of subjects that ignite their interests and passions. Every student’s schedule is filled with opportunities to think critically, solve problems, and discover their unique talents.

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King has an intentionally designed  program that prepares students for Middle School.

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How Do Questions Shape Bright Futures?

Curiosity leads to Self-Discovery

At King, we celebrate middle school as a time of academic growth and character development. Students are encouraged to ask big questions about who they are, what they are capable of, and how they can make a positive impact on the world. Through independent research projects, students delve deep into topics that interest them, developing research skills and real-world insights.

Inquiry-based learning encourages students to use their voices and make choices. Teachers identify opportunities both inside and outside the classroom where students can engage in the process of questioning, gathering information, evaluating, applying, and revising. These moments of discovery include outdoor education experiences at local environmental preserves, global issue simulations, and interdisciplinary studies. The inquiry-based approach fosters curiosity and self-discovery, helping students connect their learning to their world.

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Learning Through a Global Lens?

King School’s Global Education program provides middle school students with a dynamic, interdisciplinary curriculum that broadens their perspective. Through innovative courses in mathematics, world languages, computer science, life skills, and the arts, students develop critical competencies for navigating and thriving in an interconnected world.

A global lens is woven throughout every discipline. By studying subjects from this broad viewpoint, students learn how to navigate challenges, collaborate across cultures, and make informed decisions. These skills are essential for shaping positive change and becoming thoughtful, compassionate global citizens.

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How Does a Nurturing Environment Fuel Student Success?

Our middle school experience emphasizes academic achievement, social responsibility, and character development. Students build essential life skills such as time management, organization, independence, and accountability.

A safe, nurturing climate permeates the Middle School. Teachers place emphasis on helping children achieve their individual goals in a supportive and welcoming environment. The culture at King not only promotes risk-taking but encourages it as well. King recognizes the power of community, one that celebrates multiple backgrounds and perspectives. Students at King learn from one another and become stronger together. There is no one type of student at King. Students have multiple interests, and the school offers opportunities to explore them.

Middle School Students

Co-curriculars are a major part of the King education experience. From capstone projects that showcase our students’ understanding and depth of knowledge to Fellowship Fridays, where middle and upper school students connect regularly, there are many more aspects to explore.

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Middle School Soccer

King School Athletics offers a well-rounded program where middle school students participate in one sport each season, building skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship in both competitive and recreational settings. The program emphasizes character, leadership, and wellness alongside athletic achievement.

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Middle School Students at Recess

King Middle School offers over 10 clubs that promote leadership, collaboration, and growth, with students encouraged to explore new activities each semester.

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Raise Your Voice Middle School Play

King School’s Middle School Arts program immerses students in creativity across music, visual arts, theater, and stagecraft—offering ensemble performances, major-selection opportunities by Grade 8, dynamic art projects culmin­ating in exhibitions, and two annual theatrical productions to foster artistic expression, collaboration, and confidence.

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Middle School in Action

Students Immerse In Culture, Discovery, and Adventure During Summer Travel Programs

From the birthplace of democracy in Greece to the artistic capitals of Europe, the rich traditions of China, the wilderness of Shenandoah National Park, and the vibrant communities of Costa Rica, King students spent the summer learning by doing. These immersive experiences encouraged them to explore new cultures, strengthen leadership skills, deepen academic understanding, and develop the confidence to navigate an increasingly connected world.

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Class of 2030 Reflects, Celebrates, and Looks Ahead to Upper School

Families, teachers, and friends gathered on June 5 to celebrate the Grade 8 Moving Up Ceremony, honoring the Class of 2030 as they completed their middle school journey. The event featured reflections on personal growth, resilience, friendship, and the importance of community, alongside musical performances and messages of encouragement for the road ahead. Student speakers shared lessons learned and excitement for future opportunities, while faculty recognized the class’s positive impact and character. As each student crossed the stage to receive their certificate at the event's conclusion, they marked a meaningful milestone in their academic career and the beginning of an exciting new chapter.

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Middle School Closes the Year with Celebration and Recognition

The middle school community gathered on June 4 for its annual closing assembly and prize ceremony, celebrating the year and recognizing student achievement, growth, and character. Students were awarded for academic excellence, athletic accomplishments, leadership, and personal development to rounds of applause from friends and family. The ceremony highlighted those who exemplify King’s core values and have made a lasting impact on their peers and the school community.

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Real-World Questions Drive Grade 7 Science Fair Research

Could a double cup keep an iced drink colder? Is natural or manufactured fertilizer better for plants? Which toothpaste really removes stains best? Grade 7 students asked these and other real-world questions and shared their findings during their annual Science Fair on Friday, May 29. After months of research, experimentation, data analysis, and problem-solving, students presented projects that transformed everyday curiosities into scientific investigations. Along the way, they learned that unexpected results can be just as valuable as successful experiments, demonstrating resilience, critical thinking, and a deep understanding of how science can be used to explore the world around them.

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Grade 8 Students Explore Big Ideas Through Yearlong R.E.A.D.Y. Projects

Grade 8 students' passions and technical prowess were on full display during this year’s R.E.A.D.Y. Project presentations. The work was the culmination of a year of research and design thinking as students dove deep into subjects ranging from Disney ride engineering and aircraft aerodynamics to feline genetics and student sleep deprivation. Supported by upper school computer science teacher Sabrina Balducci and teacher librarian Kim Klein, the curriculum provided students with critical skills in independent research, creative problem solving, and communication as they prepare for the transition to Upper School.

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Grade 6 English Students Explore Big Ideas Through Socratic Seminars

Grade 6 English students strengthened their listening, speaking, and critical thinking skills through a series of Socratic seminars connected to their study of “The Giver” by Lois Lowry. Designed to prepare students for the Harkness-style discussions they will encounter in future grades, the seminars encouraged thoughtful academic dialogue centered on the novel’s themes and moral dilemmas. The experience reinforced the idea that literature can spark meaningful conversations about empathy, human nature, and the world around us.

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