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Middle school can be one of the biggest transitions all students face in life. Many reflect on their middle years as a time of hardship and discomfort. Yet, they find middle school to be one of the most fulfilling times when students learn about growing up. Although middle school spans the shortest time through one’s educational journey (elementary: six years; high: four years; college: four years or more), some of the greatest change happens within these three short years. 

As sixth graders transition from elementary school, they become part of an educational environment that is often three times the size of their prior school. Elementary school students who were escorted to lunch, electives and the library are now provided independence in middle school to find their way. 

Seventh grade is the ultimate transitional grade. It is the time of being the ‘middle child’ in the school. Their identity starts taking root. This is the year when students begin to explore their independence, start to understand accountability and gain some recognition of the greater world around them.

By the time an eighth grader completes their middle school journey, they will have created a greater identity, formed new social structures and friendships, represented Creighton through their extracurricular activity and gained independence skills to serve them through high school and life. 

Needless to say, the middle years are a time of change. And in these times of change, we must always stay grounded in our values. Creighton views the ‘middle years' as a chance to enrich our students’ lives and provide a solid foundation that will serve them through life. We hope all Creighton students look back on their time in middle school fondly.

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