Welcome!
Horseheads Middle School operates within the framework and fundamental characteristics of our Raider Way, THINK, and Growth Mindset programs. We also believe in the FISH Philosophy, which includes the four simple principles of Make Their Day, Choose Your Attitude, Be There, and Play.
The Raider Way program guides students as they develop into trustworthy, respectful, responsible, fair and caring citizens. In addition to the Raider Way, we also ask students to THINK before interacting with peers and staff. THINK requires students to ask themselves if their written and spoken communication is True, Helpful, Inspiring, Necessary and Kind. Working within the framework of the Raider Way and THINK, we are committed to providing an excellent education for all students within a nurturing environment. The educational demands on our students continue to increase as we prepare them for careers and college. Through rigorous and relevant instruction, we provide the learning opportunities necessary for success in middle school, high school and life beyond graduation.
We encourage all students to develop a Growth Mindset. By having a Growth Mindset, students can develop the grit necessary to persevere through challenging tasks and view failure as an opportunity for learning.
Student success increases when schools and families work together. Therefore, please contact us with any questions, concerns, or suggestions as we work together to provide valuable learning opportunities for our students.
Best wishes,
, Principal
Full Online Calendar
Single Page 2023-24 Calendar
September 27, 2023
BF/CS Book Fair
IS PTO Ice Cream Social
September 28, 2023
BF Book Fair
CS Picture Day
IS Fall Book Fair
GR Title I Info Night, Library
GR Open House
September 29, 2023
IS Fall Book Fair
Districtwide Raider Day - wear Raider gear or Raider Blue
BF Book Fair
Homecoming Football Game, Stadium
September 30, 2023
RR Fun Run
RR Fall Festival
HS Homecoming Dance, MS
October 2, 2023
HS Marking Period ends
IS Fall Book Fair
October 3, 2023
BF PTO Meeting, Library
October 4, 2023
CS PTO Meeting (via Zoom)
October 5, 2023
GR Fall Picture Day
BF Family Fall Festival Fun Night
HS Parents' Night
October 6, 2023
Beginner Strings Night, IS Caf
October 7, 2023
Sounds of the Southern Tier Marching Band Home Show, Stadium
October 9, 2023
No School - Columbus Day
October 10, 2023
HS Report Cards
GR Principal Chat
IS PTO Meeting
GR PTO Meeting
October 11, 2023
MS Progress Reports
The Horseheads Central School District offers educational programs without regard to gender, race, color, national origin, or disability. Inquiries regarding this policy may be made to Caitlin DeFilippo, Co-Civil Rights Compliance Officer; Anthony Gill, Co-Civil Rights Compliance Officer; or Kelly Squires, Section 504 Coordinator, Horseheads Central School District, One Raider Lane, Horseheads, NY 14845, (607) 739-5601. Learn more ...