Principal's Message
August 1, 2024
Welcome to McAuliffe Middle School, where Eagles Soar!
I am delighted to welcome you to our school community. At McAuliffe Middle School, we have a proud tradition of academic excellence and a commitment to fostering a welcoming environment where every student can thrive. Rooted in Christa McAuliffe's inspiring vision to "be yourself, try your best, and never be afraid to dream," we strive to create an atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. As a comprehensive middle school, we cultivate lifelong learners by prioritizing academic excellence and offering various opportunities to connect through arts, activities, and athletics.
Our Eagles are challenged to grow their academic skills through collaborative and innovative learning experiences in literature, mathematics, science, history, world language, art, music, drama, physical education, and STEM. Our Arts programs support students’ passions and offer experiences for novice and advanced musicians, performers, and artists. McAuliffe boasts an extensive Intramural Athletics program offering seasonal team sports during lunch. Thanks to our proud ASB program, nearly half of our school days feature a campus-wide event or activity that promotes a positive school culture.
Our dedicated teachers and staff provide an inclusive and respectful experience and remain focused on student wellness through several initiatives:
Challenge Success: Our partnership with Stanford University examines school practices to prioritize student wellness and lessen student stress. Since our collaboration, McAuliffe has implemented conflict calendars and nutrition (mid-morning break) and explored intervention supports.
No Place For Hate: An organization that works with over 1,800 schools nationwide to promote positive school cultures that prioritize respect, inclusivity, and equity. Our partnership helps McAuliffe continually grow our efforts to ensure our students feel valued and supported. Throughout the school year, we will continue to focus on inclusion for all students. Through Cultural Heritage Months, Abilities Awareness Week, PEACE and Kindness Weeks, and student clubs, students at McAuliffe will continue to be exposed to messages of kindness and inclusion. We want all students to feel welcome and safe when on our campus.
“The Corner” - A McAuliffe WellSpace: Continuing or work supporting student mental health, McAuliffe students can access our McAuliffe WellSpace in room 7. This space is staffed by one of two mental health professionals at all times and is specifically designed to provide students with a place to receive support for the difficult things life throws at us! If your student needs support, please email our school counselor, Mrs. Olmstead (solmstead@losal.org), to coordinate a time to see one of our support staff.
Parents and Families - thank you for your continued support of our school. Our partnership helps our Eagles pursue their passions and enjoy a memorable three years at McAuliffe. Please consider joining and participating in our amazing PTA by accessing the following link: https://www.mcauliffepta.org/home.
We are excited to have you join us and look forward to a successful and enriching year together. Let's make the most of every opportunity and work together to achieve great things!
GO EAGLES!
Eddie Courtemarche
Principal, McAuliffe Middle School