Middle School
Middle School Counselor's Corner
Learn more about the MNPS Virtual School counseling program for grades 6 through 8 and available resources, support, and information. For more information, contact our school counselor, Mrs. Bauman.
Student Support Resources
- Emergency: 911
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-TALK (8255)
- Centerstone 24-Hour Crisis Hotline: (800) 681-7444
- Centerstone 24-Hour Crisis Text: (844) 899-TEXT (8398)
- Nashville Mobile Crisis: (615) 726-0125
Community Resources
In addition to your School Counselor, Mrs. Bauman, you can reach out to a caring adult or any of the organizations listed on the MNPS Community Resources Guide. The Community Resources Guide offers assistance to students and families in finding and accessing community resources and services.
In addition, you can reach out to the following organizations:
- OASIS Center: (615) 327-4455
- Centerstone: (615) 460-4357
- Mental Health Cooperative: (615) 726-0125
- Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee: (615) 329-9191
- Second Harvest Food Bank: (615) 329-3491
- Transition Tennessee
Academic Resources
Middle School Academics
MNPS Virtual School offers a middle school program for grades 6 through 8. Students in grades 6 through 8 receive instruction primarily in an asynchronous format, although synchronous connections with teachers are limited.
A typical schedule for a middle school student includes Math, English Language Arts, Science, Social Studies and a Related Arts course in addition to tier intervention during PLT. Middle students meeting academic qualifications may also enroll in high school-level courses. Middle School course offerings are listed in the Course Catalog.
Extracurriculars
MNPS Virtual School offers several educational and social opportunities for middle school students to participate in athletics and other extracurricular activities at their zoned school. Contact the listed team member for more information. Middle School students may contact Mrs. Bauman or the sponsor for specific clubs, listed below, to express interest and receive more information.
- Student Government Organization: Mr. Hawk, Student Success Coordinator
- School Improvement Plan/Team: Mrs. Dunham, Assistant Principal
Volunteer Opportunities
With the flexibility that online learning offers, many students choose to volunteer. A few options are listed below, but please expand your search based on your individual interests.