The Middle School offers a challenging core curriculum for young adolescents. Its faculty members share an interest in the academic and developmental needs of middle school-age students.

Wayland Middle school has three houses: Grade Six - Henry David Thoreau House; Grade Seven - Rachel Carson House; and Grade Eight - Martin Luther King House, and two clusters in each house to create smaller administrative units. In addition to the standard curriculum offerings each year (English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Physical Education), themed activities are an integral part of each student's experience.

Field trips add to the richness of the Middle School program. Each grade provides a fall and spring trip that supports and extends the theme of the house mentors.  
 

Health / Arts / Applied Science

Throughout their three years at the Middle School, students explore a variety of courses in Music, Art, Health, Drama, and Applied Science. 
 

Co-curricular Programs

The Middle School has a large chorus, band, orchestra, and a number of smaller performing arts groups, including a jazz band, select chorus, and chamber ensemble. There are a variety of after-school clubs, a Science Olympiad and Math Team, drama performances, and an intramural and interscholastic sports program.