Robert E. Ellis Middle School serves all students through high quality instruction, collaboration, and authentic problem-solving experiences in a safe and empowering environment.
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Ellis Community,
It is an honor to lead Robert E. Ellis Middle School and continue to foster academic excellence, innovation, and our One Ellis culture. At Ellis, the faculty, staff, and I share a common vision in providing all students the opportunity to engage in authentic problem-solving experiences to grow academically, socially, and civically. We know student success is only possible through school and home partnership. Please, never hesitate to reach out to an Ellis teacher or administrator for support or with questions. We look forward to continuing our tradition of excellence during the 2024-2025 school year.
Heather Whitaker, Ed.S.
Principal
Robert E. Ellis Middle School
Four Houses, ONE Home
VISION
Robert E. Ellis Middle School (est.1994) is a community of students, parents, and teachers who engage in authentic problem-solving experiences to grow academically, socially, and civically.
BELIEFS
A collaborative culture at Ellis Middle School is--
- created by supportive relationships among students, parents, teachers and the community, and
- maintained by working as a team, involving and inviting different thoughts and opinions, and engaging in active problem solving.
Shared resources at Ellis Middle School are--
- sought after and utilized so that students have full access to relevant learning experiences,
- protected so that teachers are given time and research-based materials to work with students, and
- appreciated so that our community sees an inviting campus seeking to represent the needs and values of our students and parents.
Quality instruction at Ellis Middle School is--
- evident by structured learning environments of students who are actively engaged in a variety of activities, tasks, and
- planned by exemplary teachers focused on goals relevant to each student's future.
Leadership at Ellis Middle School is--
- the collective work of students, parents, teachers, and staff taking pride and ownership in the responsibility and success of the school through
- communicating with mutual respect and
- student-focused and always by example.