Middle School

Marshall's Middle School's core curriculum is designed to be developmentally appropriate and skill-based, integrating appropriate rigor and exploration to foster critical thinking, collaboration, and personal growth. Middle School students follow a liberal arts academic program that includes English, mathematics, science, social studies, world language, fine arts, health and physical education. The curriculum not only prepares students academically but also equips students with the skills and mindset necessary to successfully transition to Marshall's college preparatory Upper School program.

Crew is an advisory program that focuses on supporting positive identity formation, includes meaningful learning experiences, and builds a positive school culture within the school community. “The purpose of Crew is to help students become ethical people and effective learners who contribute to building a more just and equitable world.” 

In every season, Hilltoppers at all grade levels get outside during the day to take advantage of our beautiful campus and the healthy benefits of being connected to the outdoors.  Two formal outdoor experiences are a part of the middle school program.  Each winter, the 7th grade class travels to the edge of the Boundary Waters for 3 nights/4 days at the YMCA Camp Widjiwagan's Northwood Resource Center and in May of each year the 6th grade class travels up the North Shore to the Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center for a 2 night/3 day class trip.

Middle school students have a chance to participate in a variety of school sponsored clubs and activities.  Opportunities to choose from several athletic teams, STEM groups like Lego Robotics, or optional music ensembles.

The arts are an important part of the middle school experience.  Students can choose to participate in music or visual arts as a part of their regular class schedule.  Each year the 5th and 6th grade classes prepare and perform a class play on the Fregeau stage.  7th and 8th grade students have the opportunity to participate in the Fall Musical and Spring drama productions.

Our middle school is built around developing a shared sense of community between teachers and students across all grade levels. The entire middle school gathers weekly to celebrate individual and team achievements, share updates, and see examples of the school mission in action. Throughout the year, special activities like spirit weeks and house cup competitions celebrate and build a vibrant middle school community.