Middle School
Sixth Through Eighth Grades
Confidence. Self-awareness. Community. Throughout Middle School at Providence Day, students experience developmentally-appropriate opportunities to form a strong sense of identity and purpose. We strive to help them cultivate appreciation of the arts, athletics, and the world around them. Our students leave Middle School with a solid academic and social-emotional foundation that will prepare them for success in Upper School.
Curriculum
Students in each grade take required courses in English, science, math, history, and physical education. As a globally-minded school, Middle School students have the opportunity to take world language courses in addition to travel opportunities domestically and abroad.
Students can round out their schedules with electives such as Introduction to Personal Finance, Engineering for the Future, The Amazing Human Body, robotics, creative writing, and many choices in the visual and performing arts.
Click on either photo below to learn more about opportunities for our Middle School students.
![middle school students studying light refractoring in Doug Burgess' science class]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734096671/provday/enseqbbkma9qhdh3jhib/MS_Capstone.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1734096671/provday/enseqbbkma9qhdh3jhib/MS_Capstone.png","width":512}])
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Middle School offers a wide variety of clubs that promote leadership and collaboration while allowing students to explore their talents and interests beyond the classroom. From Model U.N. and Science Olympiad to Street Soccer and Art Club, from the Middle School play or musical to extracurricular STEM clubs and Student Council, we place an emphasis on allowing students the room to uncover new passions, strengths, and leadership skills.
Seventh and eighth graders may participate in a variety of sports. Service learning is also emphasized, and the majority of our students take part in service activities, cultivating an awareness of community engagement and our potential impact on the local and global community.
Meet the Team
![Lee Tappy]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747145044/provday/klnlzo65jus3m7ghgpof/LeeTappy.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747145044/provday/klnlzo65jus3m7ghgpof/LeeTappy.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1747145044/provday/klnlzo65jus3m7ghgpof/LeeTappy.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1747145044/provday/klnlzo65jus3m7ghgpof/LeeTappy.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747145044/provday/klnlzo65jus3m7ghgpof/LeeTappy.png","width":1350}])
Lee Tappy
Head of Middle School
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Bobby Thompson
Middle School Dean of Students
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![Dr. Kendrick Liles]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1729477439/provday/crze9dxykdemioh3edks/KendrickLiles.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1729477439/provday/crze9dxykdemioh3edks/KendrickLiles.png","width":324}])
Dr. Kendrick Liles
Assistant Dean of Students
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![Lisa Bernard]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1729477438/provday/pv8ky5t8aoefmymgjbfe/LisaBernard.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1729477438/provday/pv8ky5t8aoefmymgjbfe/LisaBernard.png","width":324}])
Lisa Bernard
Middle School Counselor and Student Services Department Chair
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![Stephanie Davis]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1729477438/provday/lphiqr7vvhzxllcornhe/StephanieDavis.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1729477438/provday/lphiqr7vvhzxllcornhe/StephanieDavis.png","width":324}])
Stephanie Davis
Middle School Counselor
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Julie Hill
Middle School Learning Specialist
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![Ryan Harper]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1729477438/provday/lkasl5clabd5l0nviaar/RyanHarper.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1729477438/provday/lkasl5clabd5l0nviaar/RyanHarper.png","width":324}])
Ryan Harper
Student Services Liaison and Head of Tennis Program
Email
![headshot of Joyce Harris standing in breezeway outside DeMayo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1732214197/provday/kgunebeyuppl65stwbqj/MS_MTT_Joyce-Harris.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1732214197/provday/kgunebeyuppl65stwbqj/MS_MTT_Joyce-Harris.png","width":324}])
Joyce Harris
Tutoring and Related Services Coordinator
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