About Us

Safe and Orderly Environment

Students at Berrien Springs Middle School are held to high standards of behavior.

• Progressive discipline approach in Student Handbook.
• Peer Mediation process available to students.
• MiBLSi Positive Behavior Support Initiative.
• Security procedures and building monitored with cameras.
• Caring staff and Advisory Program to build relationships with students.

Curriculum Aligned to State Standards

Intentional preparation and planning lead to aligned curriculum providing for maximum opportunity to learn.

• Syllabi for each class describing course, teacher and grade level expectations.
• Teacher driven professional development to insure teaching of Michigan Standards and Grade Level Content Expectations.
• M-STEP test data analysis to determine areas for improvement.
• Measures of Academic Progress (M.A.P.) testing to determine student growth from year to year.

Fine Arts Programs

• Middle School Choir
• Middle School Band 

One of the areas best middle school drama programs.

• High quality middle school play and drama program.
• Opportunity for students to participate in the drama program at many levels.
• Sixth, seventh, and eighth grade band
• Quality art instruction.

Student Senate

Involved and active Student Senate with a voice in school operations and initiatives.

• Student Senate sponsored social events.
• Eighth grade year end trip to Great America.
• Student and Staff basketball game.
• Honor Roll end of the year celebration.
• Awards program to recognize student achievements.

Athletics Programs

Quality athletics programming offered as an extension of the classroom learning environment.

• Many sports for students to participate in during the year.
• High academic expectations for student athletes.
• Quality coaching and learning experiences.

Communication with Parents

Multiple ways and opportunities for parents to communicate with the school and staff.

• Teacher lesson plans online for parents to view assignments.
• Online grade access to help parents keep up on student progress and attendance.
• Teacher email addresses for parents to communicate from home.
• Middle school web page with valuable links and communication.
• Parent Advisory Meetings monthly open to all parents.
• Parent teacher conferences and progress reporting.