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About Pinedale Middle School
Pinedale Middle School is made up of students in the 5th-8th grades with approximately320 students in the school. The Middle School Improvement Goals center around the improvement of student writing.
Our English, Math, Social Studies, Science, and Music programs are all strong programs for us.
The Pinedale Middle School was designated a “No Child Left Behind, Blue Ribbon School” in November of 2004.
Middle School Facts
- Student Population:
320
- Core Courses:
English, Math, Social Studies, Science, Physical Education, Health
- Additional Courses:
Art, Spanish, Band, Choir
- Extra Curricular Sports:
Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Swimming, Track, Wrestling
- Additional Activities:
Science Fair, Geography Bee, Academic Bowl, Student Senate, Math Counts, Accelerated Reading
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Middle School Mission Statement
"Pinedale Middle School will ensure the attainment of high academic standards and support the healthy emotional and social development of all students in an environment that acknowledges the unique characteristics of early adolescents."
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General Information
Pinedale Middle School has a 9-period day with the 6th period being the lunch period.
Computers
 The middle school has computers in every classroom, as well as two computer labs, all with internet access. Students receive training in keyboarding and basic computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, and data manipulation.
Arts
 Students have the opportunity for hands-on exposure to the arts with class projects in basic drawing skills, painting, 3-D projects, print-making, and other art courses.
Physical Education
Pinedale Middle School physical education underwent several changes. With the addition of a large fifth grade to the middle school, PE had to change from every day to every-other day in order to accommodate the new schedule.
Badminton, floor hockey, and soccer continue to be popular with the students. Lacrosse was introduced, beginning with seventh and eighth graders.
Thanks to a BOCES grant, some new equipment was added to the PE program.
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After School Tutoring
After-school tutoring is being offered at the Pinedale Middle School, for Language Arts and Math. The math tutoring is done with a new computer program Ascend. After-school enrichment programs currently include: Drama Club, with Chess Club, Journalism Club and Robotics starting soon.
The after-school programs offers students additional academic assistance. The programs continues to grow and provide our students with quality instruction through the efforts of many dedicated community members and our paraprofessionals.
If you are interested in getting your child involved in any of the after-school offerings, please contact Clinton Mulbay the After-School Program Coordinator at Pinedale Middle School 367-2821 ext # 3442 or at cmulbay@scsd1.k12.wy.us.
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Athletics
 The middle school athletic program consists of volleyball, football, basketball, boys and girls swimming, wrestling and track. All students who wish to participate may do so.
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History Day Program
The Wyoming History Day Program is dedicated to promoting the study of history for Wyoming’s students. We believe that if students are allowed to pursue history on their own terms and with projects of their own choosing, they will acquire a greater appreciation for the subject. Through friendly competition, students will be able to develop critical thinking skills, research skills and use creative expression while building positive self-esteem. During 2007-2008 our students were successful at every level in the History Day program. Their success was exhibited in many aspects of the program. After receiving a grade on their projects, students had the option of entering the local competition and continuing on to district and state competitions, if selected.
Expedition: Yellowstone
Each year the chemistry and physics students experience the wonders and the beauty of Yellowstone National Park. This two-day science field and camping trip is a residential, outdoor-learning experience created by the National Park Service and is funded through a BOCES grant.
In mid-September 2008, fifty-eight sixth-grade students, a few teachers, and a few tireless chaperones had the opportunity to participate in Expedition: Yellowstone. The curriculum goals are to teach students about the natural and cultural history of Yellowstone, to investigate current issues affecting the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, and to promote stewardship and reservation in the park and in home communities.
Emphasis is on learning through direct experience in the outdoors. Students participated in many activities from morning until night including a hike to Lost Lake, hydrothermal feature comparisons between Norris and Mammoth, tracking a wolf collar, climbing into an abandoned wolf den, identifying trees, watching wolves and bears in the Lamar Valley, and making unforgettable memories with their friends.
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Science Fair
Pinedale Middle School had a successful Science Fair. The students worked very hard and had many successes. There were 104 student projects in all. Students researched, designed experiments, collected and analyzed data, and then shared their results with judges, peers and community members. The display boards were impressive, and the quality of each project was outstanding.
Viewers were encouraged to vote for their favorite "Peoples' Choice Award" which went to Denver Lloyd and Casey Manning for their project "Shocking Solutions".
Fifty-seven students went on to compete at he regional level in Rock Springs. Thirty-six of these students were eligible to compete at the state level. At the highly competitive state level, Pinedale Middle School students did very well
Our local Science Fair offers students the chance to investigate issues related to science and technology in the world outside the school. For teachers, fairs are an ideal way to engage and challenge students of all abilities to solve real problems. Just as important, science fair can help students develop the essential attitudes and values that are needed for meaningful work in science.
If you click on the Middle School Photo Gallery, you will see the Winners listed.
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