08/22/2026
Every year, without fail, Mr. Pettyâs (ELA teacher) mom shows up at East Middle School to help him set up his classroom. And every year, it reminds me that the East Middle village is bigger than the people whose names are on our staff roster.
Itâs the moms who help decorate classrooms, the spouses who carry boxes, the children who help organize supplies, the siblings, parents, friends, the former East Middle students who show up, and loved ones who give up their own time to help our staff get this building ready for OUR kids.
At East, itâs truly families serving families.
Long before our students walk through the doors, thereâs an entire village behind the scenes pouring love, time, and a whole lot of helping hands into making this place feel like home.
Thatâs what community looks like. Thatâs the East Middle village.
We canât wait to see our new family members (our kids, our students) on Monday morning!