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Wilbraham Middle School serves students in Wilbraham in grades seven and eight. In 2005, there are 433 students in the Middle School. Students are divided into two teams in each grade, utilizing separate parts of the building. Each team consists of five academic teachers and one special education teacher, who comprise an interdisciplinary team responsible for instruction throughout the school year.
Wilbraham Middle School was built in 1968 as a junior high building. Set on 63 acres, it has two gymnasiums, a large library, foods lab, three fully equipped science labs, a computer lab, and an auditorium that is utilized by the school and community. Wilbraham Middle School has approximately 40 full-time teachers, a principal, assistant principal, and guidance counselor. Wilbraham Middle School follows a philosophy that students should be given an opportunity to explore many related arts courses during their middle years. Students have an opportunity to have their social needs met through an Advisory Program. Additionally, students are expected to complete a research paper, master algebraic concepts, expend a significant amount of time on homework as an extension of the classroom, and use technology in a meaningful way. Wilbraham Middle
School offers French and Spanish language opportunities as well as a band program and concert choir.
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