Welcome to 6th Grade!

First Day of School Activities for 6th Graders

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6th Grade Information Night

Inver Grove Heights Middle School held a 6th Grade Information Night on Wednesday, January 22, for parents and guardians with students who will start 6th grade next school year. The information night included more information about IGH Middle School, its 6th-grade curriculum, and student opportunities for the 2025-2026 school year.


PRESENTATION: Click here for the 6th Grade Information Night presentation.
 
Questions? Call 651-306-7200

Joining IGH Middle School from another district?
Click here to enroll online.

Noche de información sobre 6º grado

El miércoles 22 de enero, Inver Grove Heights Middle School celebró una Noche de información sobre 6º grado para padres y tutores de estudiantes que comenzarán 6º grado el próximo año escolar. La noche de información incluyó más información sobre IGH Middle School, su plan de estudios de 6º grado y las oportunidades para los estudiantes para el año escolar 2025-2026.


PRESENTACIÓN: Haga clic aquí para ver la presentación de la Noche de información sobre 6º grado.

Preguntas? Llame al 651-306-7000

¿Unirse a IGH Middle School desde otro distrito escolar?
Haga clic aquí para inscribirse en línea.


Hundreds of opportunities await you

at Inver Grove Heights Middle School!

A nationally recognized school
In 2018, IGH Middle School earned the designation of AVID National Demonstration School. The organization AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) designates schools that use teaching practices proven to help all students succeed and experience rigorous work. The few demonstration schools in the country act as learning centers for other educators. Demonstration schools are re-evaluated every three years. IGH Middle School earned revalidation in 2021.

AVID National Demonstration School Banner


Digital Devices for All Students
The district implemented its Engage 199! initiative in 2018. The initiative helps personalize student learning by expanding access to digital devices and by training teachers to incorporate new ways of learning into their classrooms. Each middle school student receives an iPad to use for the school year. 


Students act in the middle school play

Activities Tailored to Students
Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, ISD 199 Community Education will run middle school activities. We are excited to provide the activities that interest middle school students. The program is working closely with Simley athletics as well as staff who live in the community and are familiar with middle school arts, activities, and athletics. The team will talk to students to align our offerings with what our middle school students want. 


Most IGHMS Teachers Have Earned Advanced Degrees
At IGH Middle School, 72% of the teachers have earned advanced degrees, such as a master's degree or more. This is compared to the state average of 56%. Our teachers are highly trained to provide the best educational experience during this critical time in a student's life. 


IGHMS STEM

Innovative, Hands-on Learning
Inver Grove Heights Middle School students will take classes like STEM Explorations and Challenged-Based Learning in 8th grade. These classes are designed for whole-student development that engages and inspires. Teachers provide interactive STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) activities, service learning opportunities, and collaborative projects that allow students to explore their passions and find solutions to real-world issues.

Below are the course pathways most students take at IGH Middle School. Academically gifted students have additional opportunities for subject acceleration to earn early high school credit.

6th Grade Course Pathways
Intro to Pre-Algebra or Pre-Algebra
English (Writing) I
English (Reading) I or English (Reading) II & Spartan Pathways
Earth Science
MN History
Band/Intro to Band/ME/Choir (every other day) + P.E. (every other day)
Advisor: Academic Support, PBIS, Advisory Choice, Goal Setting, Student Recognition

Grade 7 Course Pathways
Pre-Algebra or Algebra I
English II or English III
Art & Spartan Pathways
Life Science
U.S. History
Band/ME/Choir (every other day) + P.E. (every other day)
Advisor: Academic Support, PBIS, Advisory Choice, Goal Setting, Student Recognition

Grade 8 Course Pathways
Algebra I or Algebra II
English III or HS Communications 9
Spartan Pathways & STEM
Physical Science
Global Studies
Band/Music Electives/Choir (every other day) + P.E. (every other day)
Advisor: Academic Support, PBIS, Advisory Choice, Goal Setting, Student Recognition


Acceleration and Early High School Credit
Classes at the Inver Grove Heights Middle School are designed to challenge each student through differentiated learning and advanced coursework. Academically gifted middle school students have additional opportunities to earn early high school credit through subject acceleration. Our Gifted and Talented Services Coordinator helps to identify and advocate for gifted and talented students.

AVID College Fair

Career Exploration and College Prep
Elective and required courses at IGH Middle School provide the research skills and opportunities for students to plan their college and career paths. The AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) elective focuses on organizational, time management, and social skills that will help students succeed in secondary school, college, and their future career. The Spartan Pathways course, a requirement for all IGH Middle School students, supports students as they plan their high school classes to achieve their college and career goals. IGH Middle School also hosts an annual Career Day to bring in local professionals to talk about their career paths.

ENROLL TODAY

Click here to enroll online.
We have computers available for enrollment! Parents and guardians are welcome to visit IGH Middle School, 8167 Cahill Avenue, or the ISD 199 District Office, 2990 80th Street, if they don't have access to a computer or the internet.

QUESTIONS? CALL 651-306-7101