Welcome to the Frank H. Harrison Middle School. We open our doors for the 31st year on September 3rd and welcome back approximately 380 students, their parents, and 45 staff. The Harrison Middle School, nestled in a crow rookery and wetlands, is home to Yarmouth's sixth through eighth graders. As a middle school, we place concentrated effort and support on the academic, social, emotional, and physical well-being of our students. We assure parents that each child will be safe, challenged, know more than one adult well, and have regular communication about their child's progress and school events. As a continuous learning organization, we value parental feedback when we are doing our job well, as well as when we need to improve. The teamwork between students, parents, and the school, helps us achieve the extraordinary.

Our main goal is to improve teaching and learning to fulfill the Yarmouth School System mission statement, "Empowering All Students". To facilitate these efforts, our School Improvement Plan includes specific goals that are aligned with the district's strategic plan. Our School Improvement Team then establishes a timeline for each piece of the plan and monitors our progress.

The core subjects include language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. The exploratory program includes art, band, chorus, general music, health science, modern language, physical education, and STEAM. Students also have the opportunity to select from a varied menu of extracurricular activities such as drama, math team, yearbook, student leadership team, Civil Rights Team, chess club, speech and debate, and a well-rounded athletic program.

In September of 1992, the Frank H. Harrison Middle School opened its doors to students and staff. The Building Committee demonstrated perseverance and a genuine willingness to compromise and collaborate in order to make this project a reality. The Committee included Joy Aherns, Chairperson, W. Kenneth Anderson, Douglas S. Carr, Jamie A. LeBlanc, William E. Miles, Jr., Ashely B. Richards, Jr., Bruce E. Soule, Warren M. Turner, Guy J. Vigue, and Lisa F. Williams. The building was designed by Terrien Architects and built by the Sheridan Corporation for $8,000,000.

The school name was selected to honor Frank H. Harrison, Yarmouth’s first Superintendent of Schools. Mr. Harrison captained the Clippership fleet for 25 years. During his many dedicated years to the community, the Yarmouth schools evolved into one of New England’s premier school systems.

In September of 1989, the Middle School Educational Planning Committee embarked upon a two-year study of middle-level education in Yarmouth. The Educational Plan included a challenging, developmentally appropriate curriculum, exploratory programs, an advisee/advisor program, and flexible scheduling. These cornerstones of middle-level education have stood the test of time.

Grade 6

Our Grade 6 has two two-member teams and one three-member team. The core academics of language arts [reading and writing], mathematics, science, and social studies are taught by the teams. The teams are Crystal Found (Mathematics and Science) and Stephanie Robison (Language Arts and Social Studies); and Zachary Callahan (Mathematics and Science) and Meghan Haugevik (Langauge Arts and Social Studies). The three-member team is Jen Herber (Mathematics and Science), Zac Wheeler (Science and Social Studies), and Jamie Palmer (Language Arts and Social Studies).

Grade 7

Our Grade 7 has two two-member teams and one three-member team. The core academics of language arts [reading and writing], mathematics, science, and social studies are taught by the teams. The teams are Morgan Cuthbert (Mathematics and Science) and Liz Harder (Language Arts and Social Studies); and Mike Hagerty (Language Arts and Mathematics) and Charlotte Thurston (Science and Social Studies). The three-member team is Tate Gale (Mathematics and Science), Michelle Raber (Science and Social Studies), and Stephanie Hill (Language Arts and Social Studies).

Grade 8

Our Grade 8 has three two-member teams. The core academics of language arts [reading and writing], mathematics, science, and social studies are taught by the teams. The teams are Colleen Gridley (Science and Math) and Caroline Myers (Language Arts and Social Studies); and Ira Warshaw (Language Arts and Social Studies) and Kellie McMahon (Mathematics and Science); and Todd Stiles (Science and Social Studies) and Mike Rice (Mathematics and Language Arts).

Teacher Qualification Notice

The Yarmouth School Department receives Title 1 funds. Under the Act, parents of children attending the Yarmouth School Department may request the professional qualifications of their child's teachers. Parents may request information related to state certification, highly qualified status, emergency certification, and degrees as well as information about the qualifications of paraprofessionals. This information is available by contacting Jill Pettengill by telephone at 846-5586, or by email, jill_pettengill@yarmouthschools.org

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