Nipher Middle School

The vision of Kirkwood Middle Schools is to develop personally responsible and confident adolescents who will be able to identify and cultivate their own unique giftedness which allows for opportunities for self-actualization and service to their greater community by developing these essential life skills:

1. Master a set of essential skills, knowledge, and understandings that lead to successful integration into the local, national and global communities.
2. Design and utilize research, analyze and independently solve real world problems.
3. Explore and then pursue diverse academic, artistic, and technical disciplines.
4. Participate in extra-curricular activities and the larger school community.
5. Set and achieve clear realistic goals and pursue personal passions.
6. Develop positive relationships, honor the views of others, and advocate for self and others.
7. Lead a healthy lifestyle based on positive choices.