All middle schools hosted a “411 of Middle School” event for incoming 6^th grade scholars during the week leading up to the first day of school. Each building held unique activities, but all middle schools had the goal of welcoming new students, acclimating students to aspects of the school day that may be different than they’re used to (following a schedule, changing classes, opening a locker), and setting all of our middle school scholars up for success.

Students who participated in the orientation at Heritage Middle School had a round robin of activities with different 6^th grade teachers. One activity included using pipe cleaners that would make bubbles. Students learned about designs that would work for that end result of blowing bubbles and which designs needed to be better tailored to achieve the intended goal.