Midland School is an outstanding  elementary school located in Rye, New York.  In 2001, we were recognized by the United States Department of Education as a Blue Ribbon Award Winner for excellence in leadership, teaching, curriculum, student achievement, parent involvement and community support.  Today, this success continues in an environment that is challenging, yet nurturing for its students.

Our campus is not only conveniently situated in this suburban community, it is also carefully maintained.  We accommodate over 500 children of various abilities and backgrounds in approximately 30 classrooms.  In addition to our auditorium, media center and gymnasium, there are rooms for art, music, enrichment and remediation programs.  There are four Pentium computers in each classroom and over 25 computers in our computer lab.  The school itself is always bright and colorfully decorated with the work of children.  Our students have access to 2 separate outdoor play areas as well as basketball courts and baseball fields.  Even though our building seems large, the faculty works hard to maintain a “neighborhood” feel to our school.

Our teachers have high expectations, yet are caring and willing to provide appropriate programs for children at all levels of learning.  The instruction provided to the students is characterized by a child-centered philosophy that recognizes that each individual is unique.  Our teachers have a wide variety of backgrounds, experiences and personalities and come to the classroom with multiple teaching methods, techniques and styles.  However, each one shares the goal of success for our students.  Teachers are constantly working not only to differentiate for the needs of each child, but also on their own professional development.  Our staff takes full advantage of opportunities to attend courses and workshops that add to their repertoire of teaching skills.  The spirit and collegiality among the staff result in a sense of openness, a high degree of innovation and a superior level of enthusiasm in teaching.

Our students are caring and involved members of the community in which they live.  Not only do the children of Midland strive for academic success, but many are involved in other endeavors as well.  From drama to sports to volunteer work, the children in our community bring a sense of pride to the teachers and parents that love and care for them.  Our classrooms are full of students that are sensitive to the needs of others and are fortunate to be able to share with their classmates a richness of culture and tradition.  In addition, our students are some of the top performing in the state.  

Involving the family in the student’s education is one of Midland’s priorities.  Through letters, special programs, and the efforts of our Parent Teacher Organization, the Midland community is informed of and included in their child’s education.  Our faculty and parents work together well beyond the conventional school day providing the students with programs that enhance learning and showcase our accomplishments.  We maintain an open door policy enabling parents easy access to teachers and other staff members.  Midland School is successful because we all work harmoniously together to promote an ideal academic and social environment for the children of our school.