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Miguel Juarez Middle School sponsors many different events and programs throughout the school year, including the following:
Read more details about the individual programs and events via their links. Check out our Photo/Events Gallery for additional information and highlights of previous events and programs. Coordinator: Mrs. Jackson Miguel Juarez Middle School hosts an evening Awards Ceremony in May to recognize student achievement in the academic fields. Each student that receives an award will receive a special invitation in the mail. Categories that are Recognized
Miguel Juarez Middle School is on a mission to beautify our grounds. Some of our staff has dedicated many hours to help make our grounds more pleasing to the eye. Our front entrance garden is designed, developed and maintained by Mr. Truby, one of our 6th grade Science teacher. He decided to plant certain plants and flowers that are indigenous to Illinois. This gives an opportunity for our students to learn about identifying, the life process, and maintaining these plants. Our Courtyard that is an outside area between our building was designed, developed and maintained by our Learn and Serve Faculty Group. They were given some grant money to help make our courtyard area an option for outside learning. Many hours were and are being put in to complete the project. The Community Service Club has also been involved in helping.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION Miguel Juarez Middle School Celebrates Black History Month with pride and appreciation. We try to understand the contributions and sacrifices that African Americans have played in the history of this great country. Each year our goal is to showcase different aspects of the Black American Culture.
Read-In Night is a time to bring your families to school and to read together as a family. The Book Fair is open, Waukegan Public Library representative visits, free books, Book Lists, refreshments and raffles! Bring your family of all ages to join us for a night of fun.
NATIONAL INCLUSIVE SCHOOLS WEEK The Special Education Department and the Bilingual Department have teamed together to celebrate National Inclusive Schools Week. National Inclusive Schools Week is a project of the U.S. Dept. of Education's Office of Special Education Programs.
NICASA/ECHO PROGRAM (ECHO = Empowering Choices for Healthy Outcomes) The ECHO Program visits Miguel Juarez Middle School on a weekly basis to do life skills activities with the students. ECHO is a school-based educational program. ECHO's goal is to impact the ability of youth to make healthy choices by exposing them to positive activities and increasing opportunities for positive youth and adult relationships. The students are encouraged to identify their strengths and enhance their skills. Visit Nicasa's web site for more information on the ECHO Program and other Nicasa Programs.
Every year at the beginning of the school year, Miguel Juarez Middle School hosts an Open House for our student's parents and family to come and check out our school and their teachers for the upcoming year. Dr. Watkins gives a short welcome to all the parents who attend and the parents can then go to the different classrooms that their students attend. We also include our book fair for all our guests. Students, parents, and staff can purchase any books that they would like to purchase.
The Parent Involvement Committee hosts different Parent University Nights here at Miguel Juarez Middle School. One of our first nights was held in 2002. View information about past Parent University Nights in our Photo/Events Gallery.
Every year the Community Service Club hosts Pennies for Patients. The goal is for each homeroom to collect loose change or any donations for 4 weeks. All the money goes towards patients who are battling leukemia and lymphoma. The homeroom that donates the most money will receive a complimentary catered lunch. If you would like to donate money for this great cause, please contact Stephanie Harris at our main office phone number (847)599-4200.
Each year Miguel Juarez Middle School celebrates Red Ribbon week. Red Ribbon Week is an awareness week for staff and students to say "NO" to drugs. It encourages students to be aware of the peer pressure of drugs and to make a promise and statement to be drug free.
There is an annual Spelling Bee held within the District. Students study many words to try to win the championship title. Ask your Communications teacher to see how to qualify. Love to spell? Check out the national level spelling bee at Scripps National Spelling Bee You can learn how these kids learn to spell such large words and you can study yourself using their lists of words!
The Band, Choir, and Orchestra have a concert every Winter and Spring season. The Art Department also participates by having the current students create a display in the main hallway. Check our Calendar to see the specific date and time. |