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International Baccalaureate
Mesa Middle School is proud to be an authorized IB Middle Years Program (MYP) World School.
Mesa Athletics
Mesa team sports are open to all students in grades 6-8.
Mesa Activities
Mesa offers numerous clubs from chess and Minecraft to Student Council and NJHS.
Welcome to Mesa
Recognized for its commitment to the International Baccalaureate program and academic excellence, Mesa is dedicated to nurturing informed and compassionate youth driven to achieve success.
Welcome to Mesa Middle School
About Us
Perched atop Castle Rock amid canyons, trails, and expansive landscapes, Mesa Middle School commands attention. Recognized for its commitment to the International Baccalaureate program and academic excellence, Mesa is dedicated to nurturing informed and compassionate youth driven to achieve success.
Upon crossing the threshold, you are immediately immersed in a realm of discovery. Serving students in grades 6-8, Mesa Middle School proudly boasts an impressive 80% after-school participation rate, encompassing a diverse array of sports and numerous clubs.
Upcoming Events
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We are proud to be a runner up for Favorite Public Middle School and Favorite Public Middle School Principal!
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Meet Our Leadership Team
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Principal | Jarod Nicholson
![Dawn Clarke headshot]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1713812418/dcsdk12org/tucnm9ngtbdv0rdeej4q/DawnClarke.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1713812418/dcsdk12org/tucnm9ngtbdv0rdeej4q/DawnClarke.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1713812418/dcsdk12org/tucnm9ngtbdv0rdeej4q/DawnClarke.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1713812418/dcsdk12org/tucnm9ngtbdv0rdeej4q/DawnClarke.png","width":1200}])
Assistant Principal | Dawn Clarke
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Assistant Principal | Eric Sonnentag
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Dean | Shawn Larkin