ABOUT MMS
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Shaping Future Success
At Roosevelt Middle School, our mission is to empower, challenge and inspire our students to learn, achieve and excel. We are dedicated to create a safe and welcoming environment that promotes taking risks and values each person as a distinct and vital contributor to society. We offer 6th – 8th grade education.
FUELING CURIOSITY
At Roosevelt Middle School, we’re part of the Weld RE-5J District Athletics, a journey of growth and accomplishment that begins right here. While our elementary school athletic programs may be limited, we’re grateful for local opportunities, and those that help to create elementary school activities!
Historical Milestones of Roosevelt Middle School
How Roosevelt Middle School Evolved Since Its 1915 Founding
Roosevelt Middle School can be traced to 1915 when the town of Milliken passed a $10,000 bond issue. On November 18, 1915, a six-room school house was completed at South Irene Avenue in Milliken, only feet from where the current building sits. Grades through tenth grade attended the Milliken School House, and the first graduating class received their diplomas in the spring of 1918. In March 1927, the townspeople of Milliken passed another bond issue for $24,000 to finance a gymnasium to be built next to the school. The school remained unchanged until 1952 when another gymnasium was built south of the schoolhouse.
After the Johnstown and Milliken school districts reorganized in 1961 to become Weld County School District RE-5J, Milliken School House served as the new school district’s middle school. In an effort to eliminate any competition between the two towns and the resident’s resistance towards the consolidation, plans for new high school and middle school buildings were made. Once these new buildings were completed in 1968, the Milliken School House was demolished and replaced with a playground. The gymnasium built in 1952 remained as part of the middle school and is still used today. A new elective wing was built on the north end in 1997 creating a new home economics lab, an art room and a new computer and technology lab. In 2004, to meet the needs of the district’s increased enrollment, new classrooms, a new cafeteria and an auxiliary gymnasium were added to the school.
Stroh, Helen and Eddie. A History of Milliken, Colorado. 2001. p. 120,124
Creativity and Critical Thinking in Grades 6-8
Our Mission Statement
Classes
- The mission of Roosevelt Middle School is to provide a program that will meet the needs, interests, and abilities of students in grades 6-8. In order to accomplish this mission, the following goals have been determined:
- The middle school has a definite function in continuing instruction in the fundamentals of reading, oral and written communication and mathematics.
- The middle school has the responsibility of developing in its student’s creativity, initiative, and critical thinking.
- The middle school emphasizes a program of general education and exploration which will provide a wide range of educational opportunities so students may discover their individual interests.
- The middle school will work to develop good citizenship skills among its students.
- The middle school will provide for both health and physical fitness awareness among its students.
- The middle school will provide social activities that will allow students the opportunity to develop social skills.
- The middle school is designed to provide a gradual transition from the primary school to the more specialized high school.
- The middle school will provide opportunities for students to develop socially, emotionally, physically, and mentally.
- Roosevelt Middle School prides itself by keeping class sizes to an average of 28 students per class. We are one of the few middle schools that provide an extensive elective program. Students are able to choose course work in:
- art
- digital media
- family and consumer science
- band
- choir
- orchestra
- Spanish
- PE
- manufacturing
- shop
- agriculture
- business
- computer science (including coding and robotics)
- After school programs include; athletics, brain bowl, student council, and Rise Up Tutoring.
Our Talented Staff
Teamwork Makes the Dreamwork
At Roosevelt Middle School, we take pride in our outstanding team, comprised of dedicated and compassionate professionals who contribute their expertise and enthusiasm to our school every day. Our community includes teachers, paraprofessionals, counselors, health and wellness personnel, food services crew, transportation workers, front desk receptionists, and our assistant principal and principal. Together, we are committed to fostering a safe and nurturing environment where lifelong learners can thrive.
Explore Our District
Weld RE-5J, together with our community we are passionate to provide children to reach their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally in a safe and challenging learning environment. Learn how below.
CTE
Robust opportunities to explore college and career paths like CTE and STEM.
Teaching & Learning
Assessments, wellness, special education, GT, and more to support learning.
Activities & Programs
Clubs, sports, activities, technology, and arts programs to engage our students.
Talented Staff
Creating a place of learning, collaboration, and accountability for success.