MIDLAND MINUTES
  • Welcome! The purpose of the Midland Minutes is to connect with our extended family by sharing brief summaries of events that occurred during the week at Midland. We will also be sending monthly e-newsletters with more detailed information, articles and photos - look for our first edition in a few weeks. And remember to check our website for updates: www.midland-school.org!

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  • School Prefects: Congratulations to Mariah Chen and Shue Him Lau, our 2010-11 School Prefects!

  • New Faculty Members: Midland is excited to welcome some new faculty members this year - they are enthusiastic, talented and already right at home.  The new faculty members are Wally Long, Director of Admissions and Financial Aid, Celeste Carlisle, Director of the Equestrian Program, Derek Harwell '88, Director of Outdoor Programs, Anthony Harvey '04, Director of the Theatre Program, Cory Cramer, English teacher, Roddy Taylor, Math teacher, and Noe Ferreira, Spanish teacher.  All faculty members participated in a training on neurodevelopment in August.

  • Opening Days went smoothly and classes are in full swing. After classes on Monday, we enjoyed an all-school activity on the field. We're looking forward to an incredible year!  See photos.

  • Marine Biology Trip: Taking advantage of a decent low tide, the Marine Biology class taught by Lise and Jeff Goddard took an afternoon trip to Gaviota State Park on Tuesday, the second day of classes, where they observed and learned about some of the common sandy beach and rocky intertidal invertebrates on our coast. 

  • From Garden to Kitchen: Ben Munger '79 and Katie Isaacson are doing a phenomenal job with Midland's organic garden. Katie updates a chalkboard in Stillman each day with the fresh produce that we enjoy in our meals.

  • Would You Like to be a Host Family?  We are seeking families of juniors and seniors to host students from Mascota, Mexico in October. See the letter from Jose Juan Ibarra '87.
  • Athletics: See Midland's sports section online for a full schedule and updated photographs. This season students are participating in cross country, the equestrian program, girls' volleyball, organic gardening, outdoor leadership and maintenance.

  • Midland's Sixth Annual Round-Up: All current families are invited to join us for this year's Round-Up on October 2-3. This is our first event on campus where families have a chance to participate in Midland activities. See the invitation.

  • Helpful Contact Information:
    Upper Yard: 805-688-6075 (Boys)
    Lower Yard: 686-1847 and 805-688-7435 (Girls)
    All student and faculty email addresses are:
    first initial of first name followed by last name @midland-school.org
    Example: wlong@midland-school.org