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Fifth grade students get a Jump Start at the St. Louis Park Middle School

The transition from elementary school to middle school can be both exciting and intimidating. There is a lot of change, and St. Louis Park Middle School staff had dreamed of a day where all the fifth graders from each elementary school could come together and prepare for their middle school experience. 

“I have been so excited because this is the first time ever that we have been able to have every single fifth grader here at the middle school,” said Interim Principal Jason Boll. 
    
Many shared the importance of getting involved and making new friends. When eighth grader, Amelia Lewis shared her reflections, she was excited to see her brother in the audience. Though they would not be in the same school next year because she is off to her first year of high school, she had lots of advice to give to incoming sixth graders.

seventh and eighth grade student together at Jump Start

“Be who you are and don’t try to impress everybody,” Lewis shared. 

Maya Opowa, seventh grade student, agreed with Lewis and added, “don’t argue with your teachers and join a club. I regret not doing stuff.” 

Students were encouraged to listen and engage throughout the day for the chance to receive raffle tickets. At the end of the day, there was a drawing for students to receive prizes that could be beneficial for their next school year. 

This experience was exciting, and middle school staff are optimistic about the possibilities of keeping this event for future years. For now, the middle school community welcomes the class of 2030 this fall!

Parents and caregivers can find out more information about the middle school by attending the Incoming 6th Grade Rally Night on May 3 from 6:30-8 p.m.

Students were encouraged to listen and engage throughout the day for the chance to receive

group of 6th grade students sharing introductions

raffle tickets. At the end of the day, there was a drawing for students to receive prizes that could be beneficial for their next school year. 

This experience was exciting, and middle school staff are optimistic about the possibilities of keeping this event for future years. For now, the middle school community welcomes the class of 2030 this fall!

Parents and caregivers can find out more information about the middle school by attending the Incoming 6th Grade Rally Night on May 3 from 6:30-8 p.m.

6th grade rally night information