Sep 15, 2025 | AVID, News & Announcements
On September 12th, we proudly celebrated AVID Day nationwide, marking 45 years of AVID’s impactful journey in education. At Sussman Middle School, the day was filled with meaningful activities to honor this special occasion. Staff members were encouraged to wear...
Sep 1, 2025 | IB Programme Learner Profiles
I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it. – Pablo Picasso https://youtu.be/9nYElnL8zQs When you think of a risk-taker, you may envision someone who is reckless or does dangerous things. However, in our IB classrooms, when...
Sep 1, 2025 | IB Programme Learner Profiles
To help develop the risk-taker attribute, we encourage families to work on this at home… If your child is feeling uneasy about trying something, encourage them to attempt it and then reflect on whether they liked the new activity and how it felt to try something...
Aug 26, 2025 | News & Announcements
Back-to-school night is the perfect opportunity to get a preview of what your child’s school year will look like. From meeting their teacher, learning about the curriculum, and understanding the expectations; this night serves as a way to prepare...
Jul 21, 2025 | Academic Resources, Counseling News, News & Announcements
While graduating from fifth grade and moving up to middle school is certainly an exciting time in a student’s life, it can also feel somewhat intimidating because of the uncertainty of starting at a new school. Going from being the oldest grade level to the youngest...
