Morristown-Beard School - Middle School

The MBS Middle School provides students in grades 6-8 with an exceptional academic foundation in a warm, supportive environment.

Middle school students walking to class on Morristown Beard campus

Caring Community

The Middle School is a caring community. Our teachers understand that building strong relationships is the key to creating a school environment centered on the individual student. Teachers challenge, mentor, and motivate, but above all…care for their students.

Middle school student engaged in learning

Exceptional Academic Experience

Our goal is to provide our students with an exceptional academic experience in a warm and supportive environment rich in opportunities for young people to learn, explore and grow. Our strong academic program is designed to provide students the foundational skills needed to think critically and creatively throughout their education and beyond.

Middle school students enjoy recess and community

Joyous Time

We believe that the middle school years should be a joyous time, combined with new experiences, hard work and fun. Our students genuinely enjoy coming to school! Visitors notice and often comment on the energy, enthusiasm and sense of community evident in the classrooms, hallways and playing fields.

Middle school student receiving individualized attention

Dedicated Faculty

Our faculty members are dedicated to teaching a specific grade and have a deep understanding of adolescent development. All middle school teachers are either coaches or club sponsors. Working together, our teachers have developed a comprehensive program that addresses the intellectual, social and emotional needs of our students.

Please take a look at just a few of the highlights found in our Middle School Program.

Our Writing Center

staffed with teachers and 12th grade students, gives students support and feedback throughout the writing process.

The Arts Program

offers students courses in visual, digital and performing arts, and utilizes an outstanding facility that includes a 630-seat professionally equipped theater.

The Learning Center

is fully staffed with trained professionals who help students with varying levels of ability to perform at their best.

Focus On Writing

courses strengthen students’ writing ability across the curriculum. “Writing to Learn” activities complement coursework in geography, mathematics, science, foreign languages, and the arts.

MS Athletics

provides every student the opportunity to try a variety of sports, to develop their skills and to foster sportsmanship.