Midd-West School District

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Map of Snyder County, Pennsylvania Public School Districts. Midd-West is in pink.

Midd-West School District (MWSD) is a public school district located in the borough of Middleburg in Snyder County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It comprises six schools: West Beaver ES, Perry-West Perry ES, Middleburg ES, West Snyder MS, Middleburg MS, and Midd-West HS. Current enrollment is approximately 2400. The community is largely agrarian with a few small to mid size manufacturers. The county seat, Middleburg, is located in the district.

1 History
- 1.1 Double High School Era
- 1.2 Post-Merger Era
2 Graduation
3 Culminating Project
4 Technology Education
5 Sports
6 PSSA Scores
7 External link

[edit] History

[edit] Double High School Era

The district was founded in 1970 after the merger of the former West Snyder Area and Middleburg Area School Districts.

[edit] Post-Merger Era

In effect since the 2004-2005 school year, former rivals Middleburg and West Snyder High Schools were united to form Midd-West High School. In 2006 the district won a Classrooms of the Future grant which provides funds from the state to place notebook computers in academic classroooms in the high school.

[edit] Graduation

To graduate, students must demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing and math on the Pennsylvania System of School Assessments (PSSA)test administered in grade 11 or 12 or comparable local assessments.

The graduation rate in 2005 was 88.59%. In 2006 it rose to 90.16%. The percentage of students who are continuing their education beyond high school is 60%. To be eligible to graduate, students in grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 shall successfully complete a minimum of 25 credits. Three credits in Mathematics that include Algebra, Geometry and one other math credit. Three credits in science to include Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Three credits in social studies that include World Cultures, American Cultures, and American Government. Four credits in English with a class taken each year. Two classes in arts and/or humanities. One course in health education. A planned course in physical education for each year. Planned courses in approved electives as needed to meet the total number of credits required for graduation.

[edit] Culminating Project

Students must also complete a Culminating Project to satisfy graduation requirements. Each year students are required to complete specific activities described in the Culminating Project document.

[edit] Technology Education

In addition to the traditional format, the school offers technology and job skills training at SUN Area Career and Technology Center.

[edit] Sports

Midd-West School District mascot, a mustang

MWSD's mascot is the mustang. School colors are carolina blue and silver. Just before the merger of the two high schools, high school students were asked to vote on a new mascot and school colors to replace the old West Snyder HS Mounties (colors: red and white) and Middleburg HS Middies (colors: blue and gold).

MWSD offers thirteen sports for students at the high school level: baseball, boys' basketball, girls' basketball, bowling, cheerleading, cross country, field hockey, football, golf, softball, boys' soccer, girls' soccer, and wrestling.