"Purpose, Pride, Perspective" in Preparation for the World of Tomorrow

1.  We believe that all members of the organization are responsible for increasing academic rigor in order to enhance and improve student growth.
2. We believe that high expectations for all students, staff, parents, and community result in increased student performance.
3.  We believe that student learning should be focused on the approved Content Standards that prepare students for college or career readiness.
4.  We believe that all members of the organization are responsible for building positive relationships with students, parents, and community members in order to enhance community connections.
5.  We believe in proactive and systemic approach inclusive of a system of checks and balances, a chart of plans that instills accountability, and a transparent interaction with the community in order to enhance system efficiency.

1. Increase student achievement for all groups

2. Increase the use of technology and 21st Century Learning Skills to enhance student achievement

3. Increase the use and variety of researched based instructional strategies

4. Enhancement of the learning environment reflected by increasing attendance and decreasing the number of discipline referrals

5. Increase parental/community involvement and input with increased participation in all aspects of the school

Elkins Middle School is proud of the on-going commitment and dedication put forth by the faculty, staff, students, and parents, especially during the lengthy process of our school renovation.  We are very grateful for the SBA grants and the Sunshine Lady Foundation grant, which provided us with a state of the art facility that has brought us to the 21st Century. Our school is not only aesthetically refreshing, but we now have the state of the art infrastructure that is needed to connect with our 21st Century Learners (our students), who have grown up in this technological era.

We are proud of our student's academic accomplishments and achievements! We are also proud of our PBS (Positive Behavior Support) program where our students are awarded for their outstanding behaviors... attending school, participating in classroom activities, and cooperating with others. 

1. Increase student achievement for all groups

2. Increase the use of technology and 21st Century Learning Skills to enhance student achievement

3. Increase the use and variety of researched based instructional strategies

4. Enhancement of the learning environment reflected by increasing attendance and decreasing the number of discipline referrals

5. Increase parental/community involvement and input with increased participation in all aspects of the school

Elkins Jr. High, grades 7-9 was built in 1952-53.  At that time the superintendent was Stark Wilmoth.  Board members were: James Wetzel, U.B. Painter, W.P. Johnson, and David Wamsley.  The building was designed by Griefe and Daley and constructed by Vandegrift Construction Company.

In the mid 1970's, an additional nine classrooms were added to the facility and by the late 1980's, Elkins Jr. High had a new band room.

Elkins Jr. High became Elkins Middle School in 1992.  At that time a new cafeteria and library media center, funded by SBA, became the focal point of the middle school. The Superintendent of Schools at that time was Glen Karlan.  David Roth and retired assistant principal, Bill Mauller were the administrators for the new middle school.