Hayward Middle School

Hayward Middle School (HMS) serves students in and around Hayward, Wisconsin. The mission of HMS (and of the Hayward Community School District at large) is to

"empower all students and staff to reach their highest potential by providing a safe, healhty, interactive learning environment which emphasizes the importance of academic excellence, global awareness, social responsibility, cooperation, cultural diversity, creativity, and curiosity." [1]
Hayward Middle School
Address
10408 N. Greenwood Lane
Hayward, WI, Sawyer, 54843
United States
Information
School type Public, High School
Superintendent Craig Olsen
Principal Hugh Duffy
Grades 6-8
School color(s) Black and Gold
Mascot Hurricanes
Rival Spooner Rails
School roll 450
Website http://www.hayward.k12.wi.us/

Academics

HMS' strong commitment to academics is reflected in the abilities of its students, and in several awards presented by independent review boards. Hayward Community Schools are recognized as offering "What Parents Want":[2] academic strength, accreditation, recognition of excellence by the United States Department of Education or another national foundation, competitive salaries for teachers, a commitment to instruction evidenced by expenditures on instruction and on library/media services, and small class sizes. HMS has recently been awarded in the Wisconsin School of Recognition Award for the 2012-2013 school year. This award recognizes the education of low-income families.[3]

Clubs and organizations

Student involvement is encouraged by the establishment of several clubs and organizations. Forensics, band, Class Board, Choir, National Junior Honor Society and many other organizations that are run by students, staff, or combinations of students and staff.

Sports

Students at Hayward Middle School have opportunities to play many sports at a competitive level, under WIAA. Fall sports include men's soccer, men's football, women's golf, women's volleyball, and co-ed cross-country running. Winter sports include men's and women's basketball, men's and women's hockey, and co-ed cross-country skiing. Spring sports include men's baseball, women's softball, men's golf, women's soccer, and co-ed track and field.

Technology

Hayward Middle School is proud to now provide all students state of the art technology. Eighth graders are provided with an Apple Laptop that they are able to use during the school days, while the sixth and seventh graders are provided with iPads.

References

  1. "Hayward Middle School". hayward.k12.wi.us. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
  2. "List of School Systems in Wisconsin". SchoolMatch.com. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
  3. Hanson, Kathy (10 September 2012). "Hayward Intermediate and Middle Schools recognized for success in educating economically disadvantaged". HaywardWi.com. Retrieved 21 March 2013.

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