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Grades 6–8

Harper Woods Middle School

One Band, One Sound. Engaging, educating, and empowering all students through dedication, dignity, and discipline.

School Overview

One Band, One Sound.

Harper Woods Middle School is committed to engaging, educating, and empowering all students. We foster a collaborative environment where we work collectively as “One Band, One Sound.”

Our students are encouraged to develop skills in research, synthesis, and analysis through real-world problem-solving. Our dedicated staff provides high-quality, student-centered instruction with the goal of supporting each student’s individual growth. Each student has access to one-to-one technology, and honors courses are available in English Language Arts and Mathematics.

IB Middle Years Programme candidateOne-to-one technologyHonors ELA & MathematicsHigh school credit coursesMETA24 entrepreneurshipAthletics & fine arts

International Baccalaureate

A Candidate School for the Middle Years Programme.

Harper Woods Middle School is actively pursuing authorization as an IB World School. We share the IB philosophy of delivering high-quality, challenging, international education — an approach we believe is vital for our students.

Only schools authorized by the IB Organization can offer the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), Diploma Programme, or Career-related Programme (CP). Candidate status indicates the school is in the process of applying and does not guarantee future authorization.

Learn about IB at ibo.org
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Courses

Get a head start on high school.

Middle school students can earn high school credit and take honors coursework across four core subjects.

Algebra 1

High school credit course in mathematics for qualifying middle school students.

Academics

Spanish 1

High school credit world language course, starting the path toward college language requirements.

Academics

Earth Science

High school credit science course with hands-on investigation and analysis.

Academics

Honors Courses

Honors offerings in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.

Academics

META24

Student entrepreneurship — STEM projects, business plans, and real products.

View META24

Future Think STEM

STEM programming that builds research, synthesis, and analysis skills.

ActivitiesFine Arts

One-to-One Technology

Every student has a device for research, collaboration, and creation.

School life

Real-World Problem Solving

Instruction built around research, synthesis, analysis, and collaboration.

Overview

School Life

A day at Harper Woods Middle School.

Hands raised, devices open, and teachers at every table — middle school at Harper Woods is active and collaborative.

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One Band, One Sound
A Harper Woods Middle School student raising his hand in class
Two Harper Woods Middle School students collaborating on laptops
Three Harper Woods Middle School students raising their hands
A Harper Woods Middle School student working at his laptop

One-to-One Technology

Every student, every device.

One-to-one technology access lets students research, synthesize, analyze, and create — the skills the IB Middle Years Programme is built around.

Teachers work alongside students at the table, not just at the front of the room.

A Harper Woods Middle School teacher working with a small group of students
A Harper Woods Middle School student focused on her laptop

Extracurricular Activities

Something for every student.

Harper Woods Triumph Middle School provides a diverse array of extracurricular activities, athletics, and character development programs.

  • Future Think STEM Programs
  • National Junior Hornets Society
  • Student Council
  • Journey to Success
  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling
  • Track
  • Cheerleading
  • Marching Band
  • Concert Band
  • Choir
District athletics
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Fine & Performing Arts

Marching band, concert band, and choir.

Marching Band

Students perform at school events and community appearances as part of the marching band program.

District arts programs

Concert Band

Ensemble instruction and seasonal concert performance for middle school musicians.

District arts programs

Community Partnerships

Enrichment beyond the school day.

Career Mentoring

Local organizations and businesses mentor students toward career awareness early.

Learn more

Saturday School

Saturday school and homework support keep students on track.

Student supports

Internships

Real workplace experience through community and business partnerships.

Learn more

Clubs & Activities

A range of student clubs and activities across interests and grade levels.

Out of school

Schedule / Start & End Times

Middle School: 8:00 AM – 2:55 PM. Doors open shortly before the first bell; students should be in their first class at the start time.

Contact the office

Dress Code

Middle school polo colors are set by grade: 6th grade grey, 7th grade black, 8th grade purple. Worn with khakis, jeans, cargo, or dress pants and closed-toe shoes.

View dress code (PDF)

Announcements

Harper Woods Middle School updates

Honors course placement

Honors offerings in ELA, math, science, and social studies are open to qualifying students.

High school credit courses

Algebra 1, Spanish 1, and Earth Science let students bank high school credit early.

Journey to Success

Character development programming continues through the fall semester.

Parent Resources

Helpful school links

School Calendar

Harper Woods Middle School calendar and important dates.

School events, early dismissals, family nights, closures, testing windows, and other important reminders for middle school families.

Aug 31First day of schoolFull day, K-12
Oct 7Fall Count DayNo field trips or assemblies
Oct 8-9Parent-teacher conferences½ day, middle school students
Nov 6End of 1st quarterK-12
Nov 20Thanksgiving break beginsAfter student dismissal
Dec 18Holiday break begins½ day, all students & staff
Jan 27-29Semester exams½ day, MS & HS students
Feb 15Mid-winter break beginsPre-K through 12
Mar 11-12Parent-teacher conferences½ day, middle school students
Mar 26Spring break beginsNo school, students & staff
Jun 15-17Final exams½ day, MS & HS students
Download full calendar (PDF)

Nutrition & Food Service

Fresh meals, every school day.

Menus, nutrition resources, and food service information for middle school families.

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School Contact Details

Harper Woods Middle School information.

Address19800 Anita St.
Harper Woods, MI 48225
Office Hours7:50 AM – 2:55 PM
School Day8:00 AM – 2:55 PM
Main Office Phone586-343-1830
Fax586-863-5070
PrincipalMr. Christopher Lindsay
christopher.lindsay@hwschools.org
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