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Room 512

The Super Seniors in Room 512 participate in monthly Life Skills lessons designed to build and strengthen skills that promote greater independence and successful participation in school, community, and workplace settings. Each monthly topic will connect directly to real-life situations and encourage students to recognize their strengths, build confidence, take … Room 512

Super Seniors

TEAMWORK is a daily focus in Mrs. Serrano’s Super Senior class. Kimo and Thomas continue to participate in structured learning activities designed to develop and strengthen their functional academic, clerical, vocational, and workplace readiness skills. During these activities, the students work collaboratively to complete tasks that are representative of responsibilities … Super Seniors

Program Center

2026-2027 is going to be a BANNER year! Technology Career Cluster As you walk through the hallways of Midland School, you may notice colorful and informative banners adorning the walls. You have the students in the Technology career cluster to thank for these masterpieces! One of the main jobs in … Program Center

Room 212

In Room 212, we spent this week talking about caterpillars and reading the book The Very Hungry Caterpillar. On Monday, we received live Painted Lady caterpillars to observe in our very own classroom, how exciting! Our preschoolers engaged in learning activities related to caterpillars and our story of the week. … Room 212

Room 217

In Room 217, students recently took learning outdoors with an exciting kite-flying lesson that combined fun, movement, science, and teamwork. The activity gave students a hands-on opportunity to explore how wind and motion work while enjoying time outside in the fresh air. Before flying their kites, students discussed the parts … Room 217

Room 510

In Ms. Twilley’s class, students participate in a meaningful and engaging “Weekend News” writing activity that encourages both self-expression and peer connection. During this time, students reflect on their weekend experiences and share their personal stories with classmates in a supportive and inclusive environment. The focus is on developing writing … Room 510

Room 510

In Ms. Twilley’s class, students participate in a meaningful and engaging “Weekend News” writing activity that encourages both self-expression and peer connection. During this time, students reflect on their weekend experiences and share their personal stories with classmates in a supportive and inclusive environment. The focus is on developing writing … Room 510

Program Center – Health Class

Things got a little “germy” in the 200-wing health class! In a recent lesson, students learned all about germs. They discovered that germs are tiny living things you cannot see. While not all germs are harmful, some can make us sick, so it’s important to keep them away. Students explored … Program Center – Health Class

Room 222

In Room 222, we combined creativity, learning, and a little bit of nature by building our very own miniature houses! Each student designed a small house using different shapes and colors, helping reinforce our understanding of basic geometry and color recognition in a fun and hands-on way. From bright triangles … Room 222

Student Council Makes a Difference with Community Soup Drive

The Midland School Student Council recently led a successful soup can collection to support the local community, highlighting the impact of teamwork and generosity. In February, students created and distributed flyers to staff and families to encourage participation. Thanks to this outreach, the drive collected more than 180 cans of … Student Council Makes a Difference with Community Soup Drive