Boston Middle School

The La Porte Community School Corporation is located in Northwest Indiana and includes LaPorte High School, Boston Middle School, Kesling Middle School, Crichfield, Kingsbury, Kingsford Heights, Lincoln, Riley, Hailmann, Handley, Indian Trail, the South LaPorte County Special Education Cooperative and the LaPorte High School Preschool. The LaPorte Community Schools will be recognized among Indiana's highest achieving corporations by ensuring that all students reach their maximum academic potential, working in partnership with parents and the community to become productive and responsible citizens who are successful in a competitive global world.

1000 Harrison St. LaPorte, IN 46350
Phone: 219-326-6930
Fax: 219-324-7108

Principal : Dave Birkholz
Assistant Principal: Andrew Merritt

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Welcome to Boston Middle School where we are committed to providing all students with learning opportunities that will allow them to develop their full potential and pursue excellence in a safe and positive environment. I’m looking forward to the opportunity to get to know the parents and the students through classrooms, athletics, academic teams, and musical activities. Please feel free to contact us at Boston Middle School with any questions, comments, or concerns.

Mr. Dave Birkholz
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Mr. Andrew Merritt
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Mission Statement

The Boston Middle School community is dedicated to promoting academic achievement, instilling a positive self-concept, encouraging life-long learning, and developing productive citizens who can adapt to an ever-changing world. Be Positive, Be Productive, Be Proud.

~ Failing is not an option ~

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Student Day
7:50 am – 2:40 pm

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BMS named Four Star School!!

The Four Star School Award, the state's highest distinction, was given to Boston Middle School for the 2008-09 school year. To earn the distinction, a school must be fully accredited by the Indiana State Board of Education, meet Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP per No Child Left Behind Act of 2001) and perform in the top 25% of all schools in the state in each of the following areas: ISTEP+ LA/Math, ISTEP+ Lang Proficiency T-Score, ISTEP+ Math Proficiency T-Score, and Attendance Rate.

Snow Make-up Day - February 15

Due to school cancellations, all LPCSC schools will be in session this additional day.

2009-2010 Yearbook purchase - January 31 Deadline

Students may pick up forms in office or room 212, or order on-line using link below. Consider sending an email to Yearbook Advisor to request a "Surprise . . . a yearbook has been purchased for you!" notice: bmarrapode@lpcsc.k12.in.us

Yearbook Order Site

Boxtops for Education

Did you think you could quit saving those boxtops just because your child is in middle school? Think again. . . we are still collecting them; they work in all grade levels!!

Parent Access of Student Grades!

Our Parent Access Support link is provided below.

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Core Values

We believe…

All students are entitled to a quality education.
The middle school philosophy addresses the cognitive, emotional, physical and social needs of all adolescents.
Decisions will be information and data based in the best interest of the students.
Accountability for student achievement is critical.
A collaborative team approach is essential to ensure high performance.
Staff should be valued and be encouraged to develop professionally.
The learning environment must be safe and orderly.
Parents and community members are an integral and valued part of the educational process.
Diversity is an asset that is to be valued and respected.