Middleton High School was established in 1879. There have been many changes since that time, but the belief in our students' abilities to excel has not changed. Our students will be challenged with opportunities to achieve in academics, athletics and activities. MHS teachers, support staff and principals are all here to support our students in these endeavors and to assist them in becoming more self-sufficient and independent learners.

Middleton High School is located in Wisconsin in the City of Middleton and serves students in the Middleton-Cross Plains area. Middleton is located along the western shore of Lake Mendota and is one of the fastest growing communities in Dane County.

In addition to being home to a number of manufacturing industries, the city welcomes a growing number of advanced technological businesses. Middleton is in close proximity to the University of Wisconsin - Madison campus, which offers a variety of cultural opportunities. Middleton is also located directly next to Madison, the state capital of Wisconsin. Residents in the area work in education, light industrial, municipal and state occupations, business and agriculture.

The Middleton-Cross Plains school district consists of nine jurisdictions and covers 70 square miles. The District has an enrollment of approximately 5,600 students in six elementary schools, two middle schools and one high school.

Middleton High School's mission statement emphasizes our learning community and the learner.

Middleton High School is a learning community that fosters intellectual growth and habits of commitment, reflection, wellness and wonderment, developing citizens who make a living, a life and a difference.

We at Middleton High School have fundamental convictions, values and beliefs.

We believe that . . .

• our focus is students and the work they do
• students should be self-managing learners
• each student needs to develop the capacity to think and reason
• all students should be challenged intellectually
• every student can and will learn if presented with the right opportunity to do so
• goals and expectations should apply to all students, but the means to these goals will vary
• program design should be shaped by the outcomes that students need
• the tone of our school should explicitly stress the values of integrity, trust, and decency
• family and community participation and support is essential
• each individual must accept personal and community responsibility.

Improving our school community takes place through the efforts of empowered individuals, working on measurable school goals.

The Senate of Middleton High School consists of 9 faculty, 4 parents, 2 support staff, 4 students and the principal. The Senate is to promote the Mission and Belief Statements by monitoring the school improvement goals, facilitating PET initiatives, coordinating communication between the stakeholders and being the decision making group concerning issues of school climate. More information on the Senate.

The Student Council consists of elected representatives from each class. The Student Council develops activities for improving school climate. They represent the student body in addressing issues of student concern. More information on the Student Council.

The Department Coordinators consist of faculty members representing curricular departments throughout the school. They are responsible for monitoring the curriculum, implementing state and local curriculum guidelines, communicating needs and concerns, selecting materials, staffing courses within the department, evaluating course offerings, and developing courses to meet student needs. More information on Department Coordinators.

The Parent Connection consists of parents who meet 8 times throughout the school year to address parent concerns, provide an opportunity for parents to interact and learn more about programs and opportunities available to students. More information on Parent Connection.

The Project Exploration Teams (PETs) consist of staff members who work on issues and processes related to school improvement. Parents, students and community members are welcome to participate in PETs of interest to them.

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