Philosophy of Ewing Halsell Middle School

  Ewing Halsell Middle School believes that public education is an inherent right, privilege, and duty of each student.  Education is a lifelong process that contributes to an enriched human experience as well as to the development of academic and career skills.  Education will enable students to grow as individuals as well as participate as an effective member of society.

    Ewing Halsell Middle School's responsibility is to provide young men and women the opportunity to acquire basic skills and knowledge which allows them to improves the quality of their individual lives.   This responsibility includes and atmosphere conducive to an understanding and learning to the American ideals and to the application of these ideals in a free, democratic society

    Ewing Halsell Middle School is dedicated to pursuing excellence in its programs and is committed to providing quality education that responds to the needs of the community and to individual student needs, interest, and abilities.  The school is committed to a program of education which offers students the opportunity to achieve their maximum potential--intellectually, emotionally, socially, and physically.

    Ewing Halsell Middle School's goal is to develop responsible citizens within the school district population by providing opportunities for achieving educational excellence, enhancing self-esteem, and acquiring a sense of community.