Mr. Dennis Best, Principal        

 

Welcome to the Klinger Middle School Web Page.  We trust you will find the information insightful, interesting and informative with respect to the many educational and extracurricular opportunities available for the students, parents and community.

We currently serve approximately 700 students in grades sixth through eighth. As the administrative team, we are extremely proud and privileged to work alongside a dynamic professional team of teachers, counselors and support staff who believe that children come first in all aspects of the educational and extracurricular programming.  We currently offer a continuum of academic services for students including but not limited to: special education programs, support services for English Language Learners (ELL) and gifted services.  In regards to extracurricular activities, we offer several after school clubs for all students and a menu of athletic opportunities for seventh and eighth grade students under the guidelines of the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA). 

We take extreme pride in working as a team (students, parents, teachers, counselors and administrators) to address the many complexities of promoting and fostering success for middle school students.  Our Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) includes dedicated members who provide input, volunteering and generosity to support Klinger students and staff.  

• Focuses on the student’s personal development through collaborative instruction and integrated learning
• Emphasizes reading, writing, computing, problem solving, research skills and critical thinking
• Provides the opportunity for exploration in the arts, vocational and extracurricular areas
• Offers the chance for every student to have at least one meaningful connection with an adult at school through our Student Mentoring Program.
• Stresses the importance of communication and interaction among parents, students, teachers, counselors and administrators.