Principal: William Van Bennekum
Londonderry Middle School is one of New Hampshire's finest middle schools, located in the southeastern part of the state and close to Interstate 93, the major thoroughfare serving the community and families from the town of Londonderry. As the only public middle school in town for grades six through eight, it welcomes students from three K-5 elementary schools. Upon completing eighth grade, students progress to Londonderry High School (9-12). The middle school offers a rigorous academic program, an exceptional music program, foreign language options, and advanced classes. Additionally, our students benefit from a well-supported Related Arts and Physical Education program. The school is well known for its ability to support all learners, providing programming that encompasses students at various levels and offering specialized learning environments for those who need them. As a community that supports healthy and active individuals, the school offers a wide variety of athletic opportunities, clubs, and other extracurricular activities.
The middle school fosters a dynamic learning environment rooted in its core values of Respect, Responsibility, and Perseverance. The school’s developmental approach focuses on cultivating a safe learning-community where students learn to respect themselves and their peers. Academic, social, and emotional growth are driven by encouraging personal responsibility, teaching students to take ownership of their choices, actions, and learning. Navigating the associated challenges of early adolescence, the school empowers students to develop perseverance, building the emotional and intellectual resilience needed to overcome obstacles and view mistakes as vital opportunities for growth through reassessment. All of this in an effort to prepare our students for the next stage in their educational pathway.
Londonderry Middle School has crafted a strategic “Vision of Excellence,” built on three key pillars: Collaborative Practices, Academic Growth, and Instructional Refinement.
The first pillar, Collaborative Practices, highlights the importance of teamwork among educators, administrators, and community stakeholders. By working together, they share insights, foster supportive networks, and align learning plans across different educational disciplines. This collaborative effort directly feeds into the second pillar, Academic Growth, which ensures that the Londonderry School District upholds its rigorous curricula while also addressing the diverse intellectual needs and potential of its students. The dedication to Instructional Refinement involves teachers actively analyzing classroom data, embracing modern teaching strategies, and adapting their daily methods to boost student engagement. Collectively, these three pillars reflect the school’s vision of excellence and serve as a roadmap for achieving student success.
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To expose students to a variety of teaching/learning methods.
To provide an environment conducive to the development of a positive self-image, and respect for self and others.
To give each individual quality educational experiences which will enrich life and provide the information to become a productive, successful member of society.
To begin the process of exposing sudents to potential career opportunities that will aid the direction of their continuing education in high school and beyond.
To provide students opportunities for participation in a wide selection of competitive, non-competitive, group and individual activities based on their inetrest and abilities.
To involve students in the development and application of school activities, programs, and policies.
To provide academic programs and experiences appropriate to the needs, interests, and abilities of each student.
To offer opportunities for research, creative and critical thinking, and problem solving.
To teach students effective study habits and organizational skills.
To support reciprocal relationships among students, staff, and the local community so that there is an exchange of ideas, services, and skills.
To begin preparing students to assume their roles as active participants in a democratic and multicultural society.
To keep students informed of the current health issues of today's society.