Each year, our current 5th grade students "jump up" to Middle School for a day to get a sneak peek of the Middle School experience - Meet in the Middle: A 5th Grade Jump-up Day on Thursday, January 14, 2027. We want to get this date on your calendar and share more about this great opportunity for not only our students, but also any local 5th grader! Our current 5th graders will automatically attend Meet in the Middle. However, if you know someone from Roberts, Killearn Lakes, Kate Sullivan, WT Moore, DeSoto Trail, Conley, or another school in or around the Tallahassee area, invite them to join us! 

 

About Meet in the Middle: 5th grade students will meet Middle School administrators, follow a bell schedule, visit Middle School classes and teachers, ask questions to a panel of current 6th - 8th grade students, visit elective classes, and attend a sporting event! Additionally, parents (current and visiting) have the opportunity to meet with Middle School Head, Amy Vernon, to learn more about our 3-year holistic approach, the changes to expect in Middle School, and how our program uniquely assists children in making these necessary transitions through adolescence while preparing them for success in High School and beyond.  

 

 

In addition, if you know of someone who is interested but cannot attend or is looking at other grade levels, we welcome them to come for a visit anytime. They can schedule a time to drop by, contact Meghan at 850-383-1007 or through email at mwilson@hces.org.