Beginning in seventh grade, students may participate in interscholastic athletics.  Approximately 89% of our Middle School students play at least one sport during their tenure. 

A hallmark of the Middle School is the fall outdoor education overnight trips.  Within the first month of school, all students go on a 3- to 4-day trip which emphasizes team-building, the development of trust, and the development of appropriate risk taking.  Students stay in cabins and work in teams with the usual outcome being increased camaraderie and positive social relationships. 

Students also perform community service through advisory groups.  In eighth grade, our service program expands to allow students to choose a particular community group such as Habitat for Humanity, Elderhaus, Headstart, and the New Hanover Humane Society, for an all-day volunteer experience over three days. 

Middle School students may also participate in Chess Club as well as private music lessons and group Chinese lessons after school.