Go Vikings!

Mr. Patrick Jones

WELCOME TO THE VIKING SCHOOL FAMILY!

Gurnee School District 56 and the Staff of Viking Middle School take great pride in offering an outstanding educational program for sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students in core academic areas, the fine arts, athletics, and social and service organizations.  We believe in the Middle School Philosophy, which uses research-based practices most appropriate for early adolescents.

We operate in a beautiful facility built in 1997-98. It is well equipped, technologically advanced, and spacious. It features large bright core classrooms, excellent science facilities and labs, a large triple gym with a climbing wall and high ropes course, a superb multipurpose room, a phenomenal learning resource center, and incredible fine arts spaces including a two level band room and a multilevel theater and drama department.

7^th and 8^th grade students will experience a nine period schedule, which will include: Five core classes (Math, Literature, Composition or Spanish, Science, and Social Studies); two special periods (Physical Education, Health, Music, Art, Drama, and Technology), a Power-Up period, and Lunch/Recess. 

6^th grade students will enjoy a ten period schedule which will include: Four core classes (Math, Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies); two special periods (Physical Education,Health, Music, Art, Drama, and Technology); one period of Reading in the Content Area, one period of Power-Up, a partial period of Curriculum Assistance (C.A.), and Lunch/Recess. 

Additionally we have tremendous band, chorus,drama, and athletic programs students may choose to participate in.