January Athletes of the Month for Middle School
Natalie Grandchamp and Kayla Dodge were chosen as MS Athletes of the Month for January. You can read about this middle school athletes at on our blog at pra-miners.org.
Middle School
The middle school curriculum serves as a transition between elementary school and high school. Students continue the rigorous Core Knowledge-based curriculum in Language Arts and Social Studies. Students also continue to build on the solid math foundation created in elementary school through the Singapore Math curriculum.
For Science, middle school students transition to lab-based science classes in Earth Science, Life Science, and Physical Science. In addition to their core classes (Science, Math, Social Studies, and Language Arts), Prospect Ridge Academy Middle School Students also have the opportunity to participate in one to two electives per semester.
Prospect Ridge Academy Middle School also offers a number of choice electives, all focused on its college preparatory mission and its goal of creating academic, social, and ethical leaders. Examples include French, Spanish, technology, choir, band, orchestra, yearbook, journalism, PE, and others.
Feb. 9: MS/HS Schedule Change for International Festival
The HS will hold its 5th annual International Festival during Peaks. MS and HS will have a schedule change that day to allow more students to participate.
2023-24 Course Selection Coming Soon
Read about important upcoming dates for course selections for the 2023-2024 school year.
Feb. 16: Middle School Student-Led Parent Teacher Conferences
Use the provided links to sign-up for spring student-led parent teacher conferences. Sign-ups open Feb. 2 and close on Feb. 14.
MS Spring Sports Registration Deadline & Parent Meeting Information
2023 spring sports registration is still open. Last day to register is Feb. 24.
Sign Up Now for Summer Science, Writing Camps
Teacher Abby Mallett will host three camps over the summer for elementary and middle school students. Use provided link to sign up now.
Feb. 22: Middle School Football Meeting
All 5th, 6th, and 7th graders interested in playing football next year should plan to attend a meeting on Feb. 22 from 3:30-4:30 pm
Feb. 22: High School Football Meeting for 8th Graders
Eighth graders interested in playing high school football in the fall should plan to attend an informational meeting on Feb. 22 from 3:30-4:30 pm.
NJHS Applications Now Accepted for 2023-2024
National Junior Honor Society applications for the 2023-2024 school year will be accepted now through Feb. 23. Use attached PDF to apply.
Feb. 3: Spring Picture Day Is Coming!
Personality Picture Day is Friday, Feb. 3. Dorian will offer a variety of fun backgrounds and more styled posing so the photos show off your child's personality.
Gala Class Basket Donations
This year our Gala is Raising the Roof! As you're shopping, consider donating an item for our silent auction. Check out our wishlist using the provided links.
Get Your PRA Basketball Tickets at GoFan
Basketball tickets will be sold both through the PRA GoFan page or using a card or mobile payment at the ticket gate. Fans are encouraged to buy tickets online prior to the game.
Mr. Thygesen Shares Plans for Video Series
A video series by PRA's middle school administrators gives parents strategies to help their students thrive.
Cold Weather Guidelines
Remember to have your student dress warmly as recess will be outdoors if the temperature is 20 degrees or higher.
Middle School Morning Drop Off
If students arrive before 8 am, please drop them off at the high school grass field.
Make It Stick - The Science of Successful Learning
What are our kids learning? How do they learn? Watch Steve Thygesen, Middle School Principal and Casey Baldwin, Middle School Assistant Principal discuss the science of successful learning from Make It Stick.
Principal Thygesen's Message -- Make it Stick
We just completed our first quarter, and it has been very enriching to witness the amazing academic and emotional growth your kids have made since the first quarter of last year. Thank you for choosing PRA to be a part of your lives.
VIDEO: 100% or Bust! About Last Week...
Middle school families, please watch the video by Mr. Thygesen and Ms. Baldwin about the importance and benefits of testing.
MS Video Series: PRA Testing Culture
Check out Steve Thygesen's latest video on PRA Testing Culture. It's part of a new series titled, "What it Means to Be An Academic School."
MS Lunch & Recess volunteers needed
We would love to see you on campus during lunch and recess! Use this SignUpGenius to volunteer for a slot.