Central Square Middle School 

The Central Square Middle School has approximately 1100 students in grades 6, 7, and 8. 

CSMS is actually 3 schools within a school that function on their own. Each school is aligned vertically, and has grades 6,7, and 8. They are  identified as House 1, House 2, and House 3.  Students are assigned to a grade-level team within the house.   Students are taught English, math, social studies and science by their team teachers. At the 7th and 8th grade level, a technology and/or home and career skills  teacher is added to each team as well.  Students in 7th and 8th grades are also enrolled in a language class.  They may choose from French, Spanish, German or American Sign Language.

Education in exploratory areas are also part of the curriculum. music, art, and physical education are required at all grade levels. 

In addition to the regular curriculum, students in grade 6 are scheduled for Home and Careers, and Computer Basic Skills. 


In grade 7, students are offered health for 20 weeks and 20 weeks of technology along with the basic curriculum. 

Grade 8 students take a semester of technology and a semester of home and career skills. Home and careers focuses on the student's exploration of school to work and the areas of life skills that all adults need to manage a home and family.