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Prairie Wind Middle School!

"Greetings from Prairie Wind Middle School in beautiful Perham, Minnesota and welcome to our website! It is our hope that you find our homepage useful to help answer your questions, learn about some of our philosophies and gain insight into the unique educational facility of our middle school.

We feel a gem for a district our size is Prairie Wind Middle School that is specifically designed for “tweeners”, that unique group of students who are too old for elementary and not yet old enough for high school. Our middle school meets the needs of middle school students through exploratory curriculum as well as physical design. The middle school is built with the “house” concept, where each grade is separated from grades above and below, and where teachers work daily in grade level teams to deliver integrated curriculum for that complex and unique being, your middle schooler. This house concept fosters a closer relationship between staff and students and between classmates.

Overall, we feel we have a lot to offer at Prairie Wind Middle School and we have established a positive reputation. We take great pride in the fact that we work hard to create a climate that allows students to feel comfortable the moment they walk in the door.

Consider coming over to take a closer look at our beautiful facility and surroundings. Stop by for a tour of the building and we can answer any questions you might have."

Principal
Scott Bjerke

A DAY IN THE LIFE

The fifth graders created this video to help the new class of fifth graders get accustomed to their surroundings before starting school. The video gives new or prospective students a better idea of what a day in the life of a middle schooler is.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

The seventh graders created this video to help the incoming seventh graders & new students get accustomed to their surroundings before starting school. The video gives new or prospective students a better idea of what a day in the life of a middle schooler is.

PWMS NEWS

Keep up to date on our latest news and happenings here

SCHOOL TESTING SCHEDULE

Here are all of the upcoming testing dates for our middle school students.

ACCESS FOR ELLS

5th - 8th Grade

March 3rd – 21st

MTAS

5th - 8th Grade Reading

March 2nd – 3rd

5th - 8th Grade Math

March 4th – 5th

5th - 8th Grade Science

March 6th

MCA

7th & 8th Grade Reading

March 30th – April 3rd

5th & 6th Grade Reading

March 23rd – 27th

7th & 8th Grade Math

April 20th – 24th

5th-6th Grade Math

April 6th – 9th

5th Grade Science

April 28th – 29th

8th Grade Science

April 29th – May 1st

Want more information on testing? Click here.

COUNSELING INFORMATION

Learn what counseling information we have available to our PWMS Students.

Along with a part time psychologist and a social worker, Prairie Wind has a full time counselor who provides both academic counseling and personal guidance. The building also has a student assistance team made up of teachers, administration, and the counselor who meet weekly to discuss possible interventions for students who are experiencing academic, social, and family difficulties.

All students study core courses in math, language arts, social studies/geography, science, and reading. In addition, students take classes in computer, wellness, health-PE, industrial technology (Project Lead the Way), music, physical education, Spanish, band, and choir.

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MEET OUR STAFF

PWMS serves approximately 500 students in grades 5-8.

Our team of over 50 teachers, paraprofessionals, custodians, food services workers, and administrative staff all work with our students to achieve high academic and social standards as well as personal and community responsibility.

A wide variety of services are also offered to students with special needs. These students, who may be learning disabled, emotionally or behaviorally disordered, mild to moderately or moderately to severely mentally impaired, hearing impaired, or experiencing speech and language problems, are served by six special educators and ten paraprofessionals.