Principal: Kathy Laster
Assistant Principal: Scott Cole
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 689
School Colors: Blue & White
Mascot: Falcon
Accreditation: Fully Accredited 2000-01, 2001-02, 2002-03, 2003-04,
2004-05, 2005-06, 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09.
History:
E. B. Stanley Elementary School opened its doors in August of 1974.
Named after former Washington County Superintendent, Dr. E. B. Stanley,
the school was designed to operate with "Open" classrooms, a popular
concept of the time.
Replacing William King Elementary School, E. B. Stanley Elementary also received students from Abingdon Elementary, Bethel Elementary and Cleveland Elementary schools. In 1981, due to continued growth in the Abingdon area, 250 E. B. Stanley students moved to the newly built Watauga Elementary School. Watauga joined Greendale Elementary, E. B. Stanley elementary and Abingdon Elementary as the feeder schools to Abingdon High School.
In the fall of 1991, E. B. Stanley became a middle school. Walls were constructed and the building was remodeled to fit the county's newly adopted "middle school concept." . The middle school concept became a reality in Washington County with grades six, seven, and eight being housed at E. B. Stanley Middle School. The school receives students coming to the sixth grade from Abingdon Elementary, Greendale Elementary, and Watauga Elementary.
Organization:
The school is composed of students in grades six, seven, and eight.
Assigned to a team, the students receive instruction in the core
subjects of language arts, math, science, and social studies.
Exploratory classes offered include technology, teen living, computer technology, fine arts, art, and Spanish are offered to students. Sixth grade students rotate each six weeks while seventh grade students rotate each nine weeks. Eighth grade students rotate each twelve weeks with the exception of Spanish. Spanish is a high school credit and students attend classes for the entire year. Students may also take band or chorus.
Each grade level has a gifted(GATE) coordinator. GATE activities are often organized during the school day. A full-time media specialist serves as a resource person for teachers and students. Two full time physical education teachers plan the P. E. program for all students. One full-time and one part-time guidance counselor serve students as needed.
Special Education classes include resource math, resource English, additional support in science and social studies, as well as educable mentally challenged classes and trainable mentally challenged classes.