Our Philosophy


We the stakeholders of Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School believe: The primary goal of Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School is to provide a developmentally appropriate education that meets the intellectual, social, emotional, and physical needs of every student. We believe that each student learns in multiple ways, A strong, collaborative partnership among students, parents, staff, and community is essential. Diversity enriches our community. Open communication among stakeholders of the community is critical to our success.
At Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School: We will create a strong academic program with high standards that meet the learning styles and educational needs of each student. We will hold equally high expectations for every student. We will involve all students in sharing responsibility for their learning. We will encourage all members of the community to continually assess and reflect on the learning process. We will create a safe environment for learning where students are nurtured and respected. We will involve all students in shaping the norms of behavior. We will respect our differences.