About
# Wayne Highlands Middle School
About
Wayne Highlands Middle School is a public school serving students in Grades 6 through 8 in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, as part of the Wayne Highlands School District. Located in Honesdale, the Middle School provides an important bridge between elementary education and high school, helping students grow academically, socially, and personally during these important developmental years.
Preparing Students for the Next Step
Middle school is a time of tremendous growth and discovery. At Wayne Highlands Middle School, students are encouraged to become more independent, responsible, confident, and engaged learners while developing the skills necessary for success at Honesdale High School and beyond.
Students receive comprehensive instruction in core academic areas including English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, complemented by educational opportunities that expose them to new subjects, interests, and experiences.
Teachers and staff work together to challenge students academically while providing the guidance and support necessary to meet the unique needs of middle school learners.
Discovering Talents and Interests
The middle school years provide students with opportunities to discover talents and interests that may remain with them throughout high school and beyond. Students can explore educational experiences in areas such as music, art, technology, physical education, and other academic and enrichment programs.
These experiences encourage creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving while helping students discover new areas in which they can succeed.
Activities, Athletics, and School Spirit
Education at Wayne Highlands Middle School extends well beyond the classroom. Students have opportunities to participate in athletics, clubs, organizations, performing arts, academic activities, and special events.
Participation in extracurricular activities provides valuable opportunities for students to build friendships and develop important qualities such as teamwork, leadership, perseverance, responsibility, and sportsmanship.
These experiences also help create a strong sense of school spirit and belonging within the Wayne Highlands community.
Music and Performing Arts
Music and the performing arts are an important part of the Wayne Highlands Middle School experience. Through opportunities in band, chorus, theatre, and musical productions, students can develop their artistic abilities while building confidence and learning the importance of collaboration.
Performing arts experiences allow students to express themselves creatively while developing skills in communication, discipline, teamwork, and leadership. Whether performing on stage, playing an instrument, singing with an ensemble, or working behind the scenes, students have opportunities to become an important part of the creative process.
Technology and Digital Learning
Technology is integrated throughout the educational experience as part of the Wayne Highlands School District's commitment to preparing students for the future.
Students use technology to research, communicate, collaborate, create, and solve problems while developing responsible digital citizenship skills. These experiences help prepare students for the increasingly technology-rich learning environment they will encounter in high school, college, careers, and everyday life.
A Supportive School Community
Wayne Highlands Middle School is committed to maintaining a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment where students are encouraged to achieve their potential.
Teachers, administrators, counselors, support staff, families, and community members work together to help students successfully navigate the academic and personal changes that occur during the middle school years.
Students are encouraged to demonstrate respect, responsibility, kindness, integrity, and pride while becoming positive members of their school and community.
Building the Future
The three years students spend at Wayne Highlands Middle School represent an important chapter in their educational journey. Students enter sixth grade ready for new challenges and leave eighth grade prepared to begin the next chapter at Honesdale High School.
Along the way, they gain knowledge, develop friendships, discover new talents, overcome challenges, and become increasingly independent young adults.
As part of the Wayne Highlands School District, Wayne Highlands Middle School proudly continues the District's commitment to providing students with opportunities to learn, achieve, create, lead, and succeed.
