Welcome to Tenino Middle School! We are a fully accredited  school, consisting of nearly fifteen classrooms and 290 students. We have a library and a vocational skills area for wood shop. We also have a gymnasium to host our many school and community activities, physical education classes, sport activities, and events.
 
The school day has seven class periods along with a half hour lunch. When it comes to academics, we focus our efforts on teaching critical thinking and problem solving strategies. We feel these skills enhance student performance in our core curriculum. The state of Washington has even recognized our past academic efforts and awarded our school honorable mention in the 2007 State Superintendent's Learning Improvement Award.

These are the core courses and electives we offer our Knights.

Core Curriculum		Electives
6th Grade	7th/8th Grade	6th Grade	7th/8th Grade
Language Arts Reading Social Studies Math Science P.E.	Language Arts Social Studies Math Science P.E. Health	Art Technology Band Choir	Band Leadership Yearbook Journalism Body Conditioning Reading Strategies PES/TES Mentor Drama Cultural Studies History of Sports Outdoor Adventures Shop Movement Rocket Science Choir Music History Math Strategies Art

• We are part of the SW Washington 1A Middle School League
• Knowledge Bowl Team competitions at the local, regional and state levels
• Geography Bee competitions at the local, regional and state levels
• Career Fair promoting School-to-Work and student interest in future occupations
• Four competitive sports seasons as a member of the Skookumchuck League
• Drama Club assembly performances, attendance at professional productions, and student workshops
• Sixth grade Outdoor Education

Because we want to offer your child the best education possible, our faculty and staff at Tenino are constantly working to improve our school. We developed a school improvement plan through analysis of community, parent, guardian, and staff input.

The faculty, staff, and parents/guardians of Tenino Middle School are committed to creating a respectful, safe, and supportive learning environment where students are actively involved in gaining essential knowledge and skills.