About Us

MISSION STATEMENT
The East Lyme Middle School community is dedicated to lifelong, mutual respect, and equal opportunities for all.

Beliefs

Purpose of formal education at East Lyme Middle School:
East Lyme Middle School promotes intellectual and personal development enabling students to become lifelong learners and contributing members of our society.

Beliefs about students:
All students are to be given dignity, respect, and equal opportunities to develop their potential and individuality in a supportive environment.

Beliefs about student learning:
East Lyme Middle School strives to provide a curriculum with a wide variety of developmentally appropriate learning experiences fostering excellence.

Social expectations:
Students are expected to exhibit respect, compassion, understanding, and responsibility for themselves and others.

Community expectations for East Lyme Middle School:
Education is a working partnership between home and school emphasizing achievement, responsibility, and respect.