Manson Northwest Webster Middle School
Marlene Johnson - Principal
johnsom@manson-nw.k12.ia.us
303 Pierce St.
Barnum, Iowa 50518
Phone: 515.542.3211
The MNW Middle School staff believes that middle schools should be specifically designed for students who are changing from childhood to adolescence. Middle school students are at a unique time in their lives, and a unique school setting is appropriate, matching the learning characteristics of this age. The following educational practices are currently in use at the middle school:
- Academic competitions
- Conflict resolution skills
- Daily advisor/advisee groups
- Exploratory courses
- Extracurricular activities
- Music: Vocal and Instrumental
- Sports: Basketball, Football, Track, Volleyball, Wrestling
- Mock Trial
- Eight period day
- Grade-level teaming
- Parent volunteer program
- Special-needs classes
- Student-led parent conferences
- Team teaching
- Units of study connecting subjects