Griffiths-Scott Middle School
| Griffiths-Scott Middle School | |
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| Address | |
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Box 180 Millet, Alberta, T0C 1Z0, Canada | |
| Information | |
| School board | Wetaskiwin Regional Division No. 11 |
| Principal | Frank Heinrichs |
| School type | Public |
| Grades | 5-9 |
| Language | English |
| Enrollment | 240 (Year 2005) |
| Homepage | http://www.wrps.ab.ca/gs |
Griffiths-Scott Middle School is a Canadian junior high school in Millet, Alberta. It teaches grades five through nine to roughly 240 students (as of 2005). In June 2006, Griffiths-Scott Middle School was given national accreditation as a UNESCO school. It has received national recognition and has the honor of flying the United Nations flag. The school is now working towards International accreditation. A visit by Governor General of Canada Michaëlle Jean is expected to round out the 2008-2009 academic year.
Griffiths-Scott Middle School has a significant athletics focus, with competing sports teams in many district and premier leagues. There is an extensive physical education program, with P.E. happening three times a week for every class, and there are several P.E. and fitness option courses (Outdoor Activity, Winter Activity, Recreation, Fitness, etc.) As well, there are boys and girls' volleyball, basketball, and badminton teams. As well, there is a co-ed wrestling group, and track and field and cross country running participation. The school competes in the Leduc and District Athletics Association.
Griffiths-Scott also has a growing arts program in music, and art. It was announced, in December 2005, that a new school will be constructed to replace the existing school in another location. The new school is tentatively starting construction in spring 2006, with a hopeful completion by spring 2007.