SPCS Middle School Fast Facts

• ​Two homerooms per grade
• Maximum 25 students per class
• 1/3 students are faiths other than Catholic
• All teachers are NC certified
• School iPads issued to all middle schoolers
• 15 athletic teams in nine sports
• SPCS graduates automatically accepted to John Paul II Catholic High School
• 8th graders take the classes to be able to graduate with high school credits in Math 1, Spanish  and World History.

Core Subjects: Math, English/Language Arts, Religion, Science, Social Studies
Special Classes: Art,  Computer, PE, Fine Arts

Middle School Faculty:
Religion: Joe Blick, [email protected]
Science: Chelsea Haigwood, [email protected]
Math for Grades 6: Rebecca Wilson, [email protected]
Math for Grades 7 and 8: Gail Clark, [email protected]
Social Studies Grade 6-8: Michael Thomas, [email protected]
English/Language Arts Grades 6-8: Michelle Gardner, [email protected]
Art/Art Tech: John Bell, [email protected]
Fine Arts: Margi Wright, [email protected]
Computer: Shari Crumpler, [email protected]
Spanish Ambassador: Amber Sajecki, [email protected]
PE: Megan Getz, [email protected], Carlos Masis, [email protected], Matt Melton, [email protected]

“SPCS instilled in me a great work ethic, helped me to develop strong study habits, and gave me the educational head start I needed in high school.” -- Kaki Thorell, SPCS Class of 2014, ECU Class of 2022 and Chancellor's Fellow

A Foundation Solid as a Rock

Our Middle School curriculum is designed to challenge your child. Our dedicated faculty members are committed to your child's academic and spiritual growth. The SPCS Graduate develops a strong moral compass, excels in organizational and study skills, and surpasses peers with writing, researching and critical thinking abilities.

Individual Attention for Your Child

Parent teacher conferences are offered each semester, but you may always schedule a conference when needed. Teachers meet with students before and after school for extra assistance, and during breaks, lunch and the sixth grade study hall.

STREAM

STREAM program activities allow for interdisciplinary engagement between STEM fields and the Arts where students creatively use non-electronic and electronic tools and resources. Students create projects using computer aided design (CAD), coding, and structural design. Click here for examples.

Special Classes

• Art class incorporates traditional forms, including painting, drawing and sculpting, along with instruction in Computer Aided Design, 3D printing and robotics.
• Computer class teaches Microsoft Office, paving the way for students to pursue certification and an honors class credit as a freshman.
• Fine Arts class explores photography, acting, dance and more.
• PE class encourages physical activity, healthy habits and sportsmanship.

All students take all special classes all year, every year. We firmly believe in the importance of a well-rounded young adult.

Athletics

SPCS offers nine sports with 15 teams.

• Fall: Football*, Volleyball, Cross Country
• Winter: Basketball, Cheerleading
• Spring: Baseball*, Softball*, Soccer, Golf

*6th grade eligibility decided yearly
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Students must meet academic standards to stay on the teams.

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