Recognizing that sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade age children occupy a unique place in The Pingry School, the school strives to create a defined Middle School experience that directly addresses their specific needs as they make the transition from the lower grades to the upper school.

The curriculum in the Middle School has a dual role: the presentation of information and the guiding of the students’ critical thinking skills from memorization to thoughtful, independent analysis of the material being presented. In early adolescence, students begin to develop analytical thinking skills. Using the material in each course, Middle School teachers challenge their students to support opinions with facts and to question the world around them. The purpose is to provide students with a basis for success in the upper grades.

The curricular content supports the liberal arts background that Pingry believes to be an integral part of each student’s educational foundation. The goal is to continue the shaping of responsible young people who will contribute to their society.

The Blue Print, the student newspaper of the Middle School, is now online!

Parents can find all their middle school monthly mailings online. Please check this page every month!

Looking for textbooks? Find the book lists and online store at Pingry's bookstore!