The Pleasantville Middle School Mission

Early adolescence is a unique period of development. Both the community of Pleasantville and the Middle School staff recognize this as a time of transition for intellectual, educational, physical, personal, and social growth. This is a time when natural forces, technological advances, contemporary societal views and expectations greatly affect perception, motivation, and achievement; a time when increased sophistication does not imply the maturity nor the ability to cope with these challenges. With this understanding, it is necessary to address the requirements of early adolescents to prepare them to be responsible and contributing members of society.

The Pleasantville Middle School is an educational community that is dedicated to understanding and facilitating the positive transition from childhood to adolescence. We are committed to providing educational experiences where learning is valued, differences are accepted, wellness is encouraged, and accountability is realized, to assure the development of each students’ intellectual, educational, physical, personal, and social growth.