Middle school adds study hall and trims world language and health time

What happened

For 2026-27 the middle school adds a Self-Success Studio (study hall) for grades 6 and 7. Other course time is cut back, but still meets state minimums. The 8th grade program stays the same. The plan saves about $1 million.

Why it matters to families

Every 6th and 7th grader's day changes. Time for world language, health and technology goes down. The superintendent said world language in 6th grade drops from a half year to a quarter and in 7th grade from a full year to a half year, and 6th grade health is not offered.

The evidence

Committee minutes say the plan 'meets or exceeds' state Part 100 rules and brings about $1 million in savings. The January 22, 2026 board meeting and April 2026 budget workshop (5.6 teaching positions saved) repeat this. The September 9, 2026 committee minutes show Success Studio 6 running.

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